Bishop Hovakim Leads Washing of the Feet Service in Manchester
Bishop Hovakim Manukyan presided over the Service of the Washing of the Feet at Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Manchester. During the service, Bishop Hovakim blessed the water and oil, and then washed the feet of members of the congregation, recalling Christ’s act of humility in the Upper Room.
Palm Sunday Celebrated at St Sarkis Church, London with Blessing of Children and “Trnbatsek” Rite
On Sunday, 29 March, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Sarkis Armenian Church in London, marking the Feast of Palm Sunday with a rich and prayerful liturgical programme.
Bishop Hovakim Manukyan Attends the Enthronement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland, took part in the enthronement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, joining senior church leaders and representatives of Christian traditions from across the United Kingdom and beyond.
In Memoriam: Bishop Hovakim Manukyan Attends Funeral of Bishop Andrew
Bishop Hovakim Manukyan participated in the funeral service of the late Bishop Andrew, held at Guildford Cathedral on Monday, 23 March.
Feast of St Gregory the Illuminator’s Entry into Khor Virap Celebrated at the Diocesan Centre
On 21 March, the Feast of the Entry of Gregory the Illuminator into Khor Virap was prayerfully celebrated at the Diocesan Centre, bringing together clergy and faithful in remembrance of one of the most defining moments in Armenian Christian history.
London Ecumenical Stations of the Cross Recalls the Witness of Modern Martyrs
An ecumenical Stations of the Cross bringing together Churches of the Middle East was held on Friday, 20 March at St Mary’s Cathedral, Ealing, in west London, offering a solemn Lenten reflection on the witness of contemporary martyrs.
Diocese of the Armenian Church UK Launches New Website to Strengthen Digital Outreach
The Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom & Ireland has launched a newly redesigned website, marking a major step forward in its efforts to strengthen online engagement with parishioners, diaspora families, and the wider public.
Bishop Hovakim Manukyan has been nominated as CTE President for the Orthodox Churches
Bishop Hovakim Manukyan has been nominated as Churches Together in England President for the Orthodox Churches.
Bishop Hovakim Speaks on Spiritual “Thirst” During Divine Liturgy
The Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, has delivered a sermon reflecting on spiritual longing and faith during a Divine Liturgy at St Sarkis Armenian Church in London.
Feast of St Sarkis Marked with Worship and Tradition in London
The Diocesan Primate, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, celebrated the Divine Liturgy (Badarak) and delivered a message reflecting on faith, courage, and the example of Saint Sarkis as a model of Christian witness and devotion.
Prayer Service at Oxford Highlights Armenian Christian Witness, Culture, and Unity
An ecumenical prayer service at Blackfriars, University of Oxford, has highlighted the enduring spiritual, cultural, and historical witness of Armenian Christianity during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Oxford Panel Examines Armenian Church and Ecumenical Dialogue
A panel discussion at Pembroke College, University of Oxford, explored the history, theological culture, and ecumenical engagement of the Armenian Church as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Scholars and church leaders reflected on the Armenian Church’s distinctive Christian tradition and its contribution to wider theological dialogue.