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Christmas Mass 2025

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

Armenian Church, Dhaka

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

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

The Arslanian Family

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

Armenian Church Dhaka

Armenian Church Dhaka

We are delighted to announce there will be a Mass conducted on Friday, June, 28th 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

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 16th  2024.    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.

 

Easter 2024

On Friday April 5th,  2024 our church hosted a late Easter Mass conducted by The Church of Bangladesh. The service was led by Reverend Simson Mazumdar and assisted by Brother Guillaume respectively. It was very well attended, and afterwards everyone was offered some light refreshments.

Spotlight On Our Heritage Co-ordinator + Researcher

We are thrilled to introduce the creator behind our social media presence, the passionate and dedicated researcher, Liz Chater! Her tireless pursuit of understanding the history of the Armenian communities in the Indian subcontinent, through genealogy research, has yielded remarkable insights and discoveries.

 

Liz is a pilar in the preservation of Armenian history and has long been fascinated by the stories of our ancestors in the subcontinent and the intricate webs of familial connections that span across generations. Her journey into the world of genealogy began 20+ years ago, driven by a deep-seated curiosity and a desire to uncover the hidden narratives that shape our identities.

 

Liz Chater’s work stands as a beacon of curiosity, dedication, and expertise that impacts far beyond the realm of genealogy. By uncovering and preserving Armenian’s shared histories, her work contributes to a greater understanding of ourselves and our footprint in the world. The research serves as a nexus between past and present, enriching our collective knowledge and fostering a sense of belonging and identity for the future. Her unwavering commitment to uncovering the stories of our ancestors and preserving our shared heritage serves as an inspiration to us all.

St. Paul Coptic Medical Services team: L-R: Dr Mina Tharwat, Dr Basm Abid, Ms Marina Adwr and Dr Mena Safwat

Armanitola Free Medical Camp February 2024

St. Paul Coptic Medical Services team: L-R: Dr Mina Tharwat, Dr Basm Abid, Ms Marina Adwr and Dr Mena Safwat

St. Paul Coptic Medical Services team: L-R: Dr Mina Tharwat, Dr Basm Abid, Ms Marina Adwr and Dr Mena Safwat

 

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, February 1st.  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.

 

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 extend our warmest appreciation and thanks to the participating medical team, Dr Mina Tharwat, Dr Basm Abid, Ms Marina Adwr and  Dr Mena Safwat.

 

Armenian Church Dhaka, Armanitola Free Medical Camp

The Armenian Church Dhaka and the Egyptian Copic Church will be offering a free medical camp tomorrow, 1st February 2024. This one-day program  is an important event for the local community and we look forward to welcoming everyone who seeks medical help and advice.

 

On this occasion we are very fortunate to have Dr Basm Adib, Dr Mina Tharwat, Ms Marian Adwr and Dr Mena Safwat respectively, assisting with medical issues.

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