News – Armenian Church of Bangladesh

Visit by Ambassador Vahagn Afyan – April 28, 2025

On 30th April 2025

On Monday April 28th, we were honoured to receive a visit from the Ambassador, Embassy of Armenia to India, Mr. Vahagn Afyan and Counsellor, Consul Marat Melikyan, also from the Embassy. They were accompanied by, Mr. Md. Moudud Hasan Assistant Secretary at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Our manager, Mr. Rashel Mamun greeted our guests and gave them a tour of the church and grounds. The Ambassador was updated on church activities and initiatives, such as the food program as well as our ongoing refurbishment program which is currently proceeding well.

We were very happy Mr. Afyan, Mr. Melikyan and Mr. Moudud were able to make time in their busy schedules to visit us, and look forward to seeing them again in the future.

Pope Francis: Special Service of Remembrance Saturday April 26th 2025

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 25th April 2025

In History, Information, News

There will be a special Service of Remembrance for Pope Francis held tomorrow, Saturday April 26^th 2025. It will be conducted by Father Ellias at 10.00a.m. at the Armenian Church, Dhaka.

Easter Service 2025

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 25th April 2025

In Easter, Education, Heritage, History, Information, News

On Friday April 25^th 2025 our church hosted a late Easter Mass conducted by The Church of Bangladesh. The service was led by Fr. Sai Pime, Fr. Simson Mazumder & Fr. Srijon with the support by Brother Guillaume respectively. It was very well attended, and afterwards everyone was offered some light refreshments.

Easter Service 2025

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 24th April 2025

In Easter, Information, News

There will be an Easter Service held at the Armenian Church, Dhaka on Friday 25^th April 2025 between 5pm and 6pm. The service will be conducted by Fr. Sai Pime, Fr. Simson Mazumder & Fr. Srijon with the support by Brother Guillaume respectively. Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served afterwards.

Please note this is NOT an Armenian service.

At the invitation of our Warden, the service will be undertaken by the Church of Bangladesh led by Father Sai Prime.

Venue: Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, Armanitola, Dhaka 1100
Date: 25^th April 2025
Time: 5pm

Refreshments will be served after the service.

Christmas Mass 2025

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 10th January 2025

In Christmas, Education, Heritage, History, Information, News

A very moving Christmas Mass was held by The Church of Bangladesh hosted at the Armenian Church Dhaka on Friday 10th January 2025. Once again this year, the church was full of worshippers and additional seating was used to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend. Afterwards we were delighted to serve refreshments.

The service was conducted by Reverend Martin Adhikari and assisted by Brother Guillaume respectively.

Our staff were on hand to help make the occasion go smoothly and we think they particularly excelled themselves with the beautiful lighting effect displayed. It is always good to see so many come to church for the Christmas service and our thanks are extended to both Rev Adhikari and Brother Guillaume for taking the service.

Christmas Service 2025

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 4th January 2025

In Christmas, Heritage, History, News

Armenian Church, Dhaka

We are delighted to announce there will be a Christmas Mass conducted at the Armenian Church, Dhaka on Friday 10th January 2025 at 5pm.

Please note this is NOT an Armenian service.

At the invitation of our Warden, the service will be undertaken by the Church of Bangladesh led by Brother Guillaume.

Venue: Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, Armanitola, Dhaka 1100
Date: 10th January 2025
Time: 5pm

Refreshments will be served after the service.

All Souls’ Day 2024

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 2nd November 2024

In All Souls Day, Heritage, History, Information, News

We pause today to remember All Souls’ Day. Each year, our caretaking team at the Armenian Church Dhaka takes time to light a candle for each of the souls buried in our grounds. We are sure you’ll agree the candles and nightlight makes the whole area look magical.

With reverence and respect we continue to honor their lives; always remembered, never forgotten.
Our ancestors.
Our heritage.
Our history.

The Arslanian Family

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 25th August 2024

In Artsakh, Education, Heritage, History, Information, News

The Arslanian Family

We often cover family history stories here on our social platforms and our website. In our efforts to help keep Armenian history alive, we are deeply committed to preserving heritage narratives from all walks of life. Today, we have the privilege of recounting the Arslanian family history as told by a recent article published by the Hadjin Museum, Armenia. Their journey from historic Armenia to Argentina and to present day Los Angeles is, like so many other Armenian stories, a remarkable one of survival. Our Warden, Armen Arslanian and his family are proud of their roots and the strength their ancestors demonstrated in the struggle of survival. We are fortunate enough to be able to share this story with you here. To read about it, use this link to go directly to the article.

Our thanks to the Hadjin Museum and the Arslanian family.

Upcoming Service – 28 June 2024

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 26th June 2024

In Information, News

Armenian Church Dhaka

We are delighted to announce there will be a Mass conducted on Friday, June, 28^th 2024 at the Armenian Church, Dhaka.

Please note this is not an Armenian service.

At the invitation of our Warden, the service will be performed by Father Elias Palma, CSC, Director of Holy Cross Family Ministries Bangladesh.

Time: 10.00am – 1.30p.m.

Date; June 28, 2024

Location: Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection, Armanitola, Dhaka 1100

Celebrant: Father Elias Palma CSC

Everyone is welcome.

Armanitola Free Medical Camp May 2024

By Armenian Church Bangladesh

On 16th May 2024

In Information, Medical, News

Armanitola Free Medical Camp

The Armenian Apostolic Church of the Holy Resurrection and the St. Paul Coptic Medical Services, an Egyptian Charitable Organization, collaborated to offer essential medical help and guidance today, May 16^th2024. Local families who live in the area around the Armenian Church Dhaka were welcomed by the visiting doctors. Conditions that were treated were varied and included some dermatology, gynaecology and general medical issues, a total of 93 patients were treated.

We are very grateful to our friends from the Coptic Church Medical Service for giving up their time to hold this very essential service, and, once again, extend our warmest appreciation and thanks to the participating medical team, Dr Abanob Gad, Neurologist; Dr Mina Tharwat, Gynaecologist; Dr Aghapy Yohana, General physician; and Dr Mina Safwat, Laboratory consultant.