The Diocese serves the Armenian faithful across the UK and Ireland through a network of historic parishes and mission communities, each playing a vital role in spiritual, cultural, and communal life.
At its heart are the London parishes of St Sarkis and St Yeghiche. Beyond London, vibrant parish life continues in Manchester, home to the historic Holy Trinity Armenian Church, as well as in Dublin, and mission parishes in the Midlands (Birmingham), Guildford, Glasgow and Cardiff, where councils work faithfully to sustain worship, celebrate feast days, and nurture Armenian identity.
Together, these parishes form a united diocesan family, preserving the faith, language, and traditions of the Armenian Apostolic Church for present and future generations.

One faith, many communities across the UK and Ireland

Our Parishes & Communities

St Sarkis Parish, London

St Sarkis Armenian Parish Church in London was established in 1923 through the generosity of the renowned philanthropist Calouste Sarkis Gulbenkian, who built the church in memory of his parents.

Located in Kensington, it is the only church in England constructed in a traditional Armenian architectural style, drawing inspiration from medieval Armenian churches and monasteries. The building was designed primarily by architect Arthur Joseph Davis, with contributions from Charles Mewes, and is noted for its distinctive stonework and bell tower.

Since its consecration, St Sarkis has served not only as a place of worship but also as a vital spiritual, cultural, and social centre for the Armenian community in the United Kingdom, helping to preserve Armenian religious traditions, language, and identity across generations.

  • Chair: Bedros Aslanyan

    Vice Chair: Shant Pourian

    Treasurer:‍ ‍Lucine Inman

    Secretary and Website: Adam Malkhasian

    Vice Secretary and Social Media: Shant Kasparian

    Membership Secretary: Hasmig Topalian

    Creative development and Publicity: Mgrdich Pampakian  

    Choir Interface: Anahit Filippossian

    Videography and Social Media: Zorik Gasparian  

  • Address: St Sarkis Armenian Church, Iverna Gardens, Kensington, London W8 6TP

    Service Times: Sundays, 11:00 a.m.

  • Website: https://stsarkislondon.org/ Phone: +44 20 7937 0152
    Email: info@stsarkislondon.org

    St Sarkis Parish Council:
    Fr Shnork Baghdassarian shnork@stsarkislondon.org

St Yeghiche Parish, London

St Yeghiche Armenian Parish Church in London was founded in 1867 and is the oldest Armenian church in the United Kingdom. Situated in South Kensington, the church was originally built as an Anglican chapel before being acquired by the Armenian community in 1870 and dedicated to Saint Yeghiche, a fifth-century Armenian military commander and martyr. The building reflects a Victorian Gothic architectural style rather than traditional Armenian design, yet its interior has been adapted over time to suit the liturgical traditions of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Throughout its long history, St Yeghiche has played a central role in the spiritual and communal life of British Armenians, serving as a place of worship, education, and cultural gathering while safeguarding Armenian heritage, faith, and identity for generations in the diaspora.

  • Address: St Yeghiche Armenian Church, 13b Cranley Gardens, Kensington, London SW7 3BB

    Service Times: Sundays, 11:00 a.m.

  • Website: https://styeghiche.org.uk
    Phone: +44 20 7373 8133
    Email: info@styeghiche.org.uk

    St Yeghiche Parish Council:
    Fr Nshan Alaverdyan


Manchester Parish

The Armenian presence in Manchester dates back to the 19th century, when Armenian merchants and families settled in the rapidly expanding industrial city during the Victorian era. As the community grew in confidence and number, it established a permanent place of worship, and in 1870 the Armenian Church of the Holy Trinity was consecrated on Upper Brook St.

It is widely recognised as the first purpose-built Armenian church in Western Europe — a remarkable testimony to the faith and determination of the early Armenian diaspora in Britain.

The church was designed by the Manchester-based architectural firm Royle & Bennett, incorporating features inspired by traditional Armenian ecclesiastical architecture, including the characteristic dome and use of symbolic stonework. Over the decades, Holy Trinity has served as a centre of cultural identity.

Throughout its history, the parish has organised Armenian language classes, commemorations of the Armenian Genocide, cultural events, and community gatherings, remaining to this day an important spiritual landmark within the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

  • Address: The Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 229 Upper Brook St, Manchester M13 0FY

    Service Times: Feast Days Only

  • Website: ACYO Manchester group
    Phone: +44 (0)161 273 1074 
    Email: manchesterarmenianchurch@gmail.com

    Manchester Parish Council:
    Mr Ara Couligian
    Mr Hamlett Sookasian 

Dublin Parish

The Armenian presence in Ireland developed gradually during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, as families settled in Dublin and other parts of the country for professional, educational, and business reasons. Although smaller in number compared to communities in Britain, Armenian families in Ireland demonstrated a strong desire to preserve their Christian and cultural heritage. Regular visits by the Diocese clergy ensure the celebration of the Divine Liturgy (Soorp Badarak), baptisms, weddings, and other sacramental services according to the ancient rites of the Church.

In addition to liturgical life, the community organises commemorations of the Armenian Genocide, national feast days, and cultural initiatives that strengthen communal bonds. Educational and youth-focused activities continue to develop, reflecting the growing stability of Armenian life in Ireland.

Though modest in size, the Armenian parish in Dublin plays an important role in ensuring that Armenian Christian faith, language, and tradition continue to flourish on Irish soil — contributing both to the wider Armenian diaspora and to the multicultural and ecumenical landscape of Ireland.

  • Church Address: Christ Church, Taney Parish, Taney Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14, Ireland

    Service Times: Feast Days Only

  • Website: https://armenians.ie/church
    Email: armmpc@gmail.com

    Dublin Parish Council:
    Mrs Ayda Lundon

Missionary Parishes

Midlands Mission Parish (Birmingham)

Established to serve the spiritual needs of the Armenian faithful in the Midlands, the mission parish operates under the supervision of the Primate and local Mission Parish Council, organising regular worship services, sacraments, and community-focused church programmes for Armenians in and around Birmingham and helping to nurture Armenian Christian life where there is no dedicated church building.

Glasgow Mission Parish

The Armenian Mission Parish and community in Glasgow was established to support Armenian faithful in Scotland and has been growing as part of the Diocese’s missionary outreach. Celebrations of the Divine Liturgy and other sacramental services have been held at venues such as Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bridgeton, Glasgow, reflecting the mission’s role in bringing Armenian Apostolic worship, spiritual care, and communal life to members of the Scottish Armenian diaspora.

Guildford Mission Parish

While there is no standalone Armenian parish building in Guildford, Armenians in the area are served through occasional liturgical services and activities coordinated under the wider mission parish structure of the Diocese. These activities bring the Armenian liturgical tradition and community events to local faithful in Surrey and the surrounding region, fostering Armenian religious and cultural life.

  • Chairman:  Irma Ozsivadjian 

    Members: Seta Bogossian, Asadour Ghazarian, Shoushan Ertzian

  • Parish Address: 25 Cumberland Avenue, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9RQ

    Church Address: St. Mary's Church, Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3RE

    Service Times: Feast Days Only

  • Website: N/A
    Phone: N/A
    Email: info@armenianchurch.org.uk

    Guildford Mission Parish Council:
    Mrs Irma Ozsivadjian 
    Mrs Seta Boghossian

Cardiff Community

The Armenian Mission Parish in Cardiff is one of the outreach communities recognised by the Armenian Diocese in Britain and Ireland, serving the Armenian faithful in Wales. As a mission parish directly under the Primate’s oversight, it organises Divine Liturgy celebrations, pastoral visits, and community programmes for local Armenians, maintaining Armenian Christian worship and communal identity in a part of the British Isles without a standalone historic church building.

  • Address: St Garabed Armenian Church, Tongwynlais, Merthyr Rd, Tongwynlais CF15 7LE

    Service Times: Feast Days Only

  • Website: N/A
    Phone: N/A
    Email: info@armenianchurch.org.uk