Religion in Armenia - Wikipedia
As of 2011, most Armenians in Armenia are Christians (97%) [2] and are members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is one of the oldest Christian churches. It was founded in the 1st century AD, and in 301 AD became the first branch of Christianity to become a state religion.
Armenian Apostolic Church - Wikipedia
The Armenian Apostolic Church (Armenian: Հայ Առաքելական Եկեղեցի, romanized: Hay Aṙaqelakan Ékełetsi) [note 1] is the national church of Armenia. Part of Oriental Orthodoxy, it is one of the most ancient Christian institutions. [6]
Armenian Apostolic Church | History, Beliefs & Practices
2024年12月18日 · Armenian Apostolic Church, independent Oriental Orthodox Christian church and the national church of Armenia. According to tradition, Armenia was evangelized by the apostles Bartholomew and Thaddeus.
What is an Armenian Christian? - Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of …
Armenian and non-Armenian saints are commemorated throughout the year. In the liturgical year, there are five major feasts: Nativity and Theophany (Jan 6), Easter, Transfiguration, Assumption of Mary, and Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Armenian Christian tradition in the 20th century - Wikipedia
Initially, during the second and third centuries AD, Aramaic-speaking missionaries from Mesopotamia introduced Christianity to the southern Armenian provinces, influenced by the Syriac tradition of Edessa. This influence left a lasting impact on …
The Armenian Church – St. George Armenian Church
2024年12月14日 · We are a Church with over nine million faithful dispersed in every continent throughout the world. The head of the Church is Jesus Christ. The Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians is the worldwide spiritual leader of the Nation, for Armenians both in Armenia and in the Dispersion.
Armenian Religion - Armenian Explorer
2024年1月6日 · Armenia officially adopted Christianity as its state religion in the year 301 AD, making it the first country to do so. This significant event took place under the rule of King Tiridates III, who converted to Christianity with the influence of St. Gregory the Illuminator.
The Early Christianization of Armenia - World History …
2018年3月22日 · Gregory is credited with converting king Tiridates the Great (r. c. 298 to c. 330 CE) to the new religion, formally establishing the Armenian Church, and spreading Christianity throughout his country. For these achievements, Saint …
History of the Armenian Church
The Origins of Armenian Christianity. Christianity in Armenia can be traced back to the age of the Apostles. The Apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew were the first evangelizers of Armenia and, according to tradition, were martyred there.
Armenian Christianity preserves the Eastern memory of the Church
2023年10月20日 · In an interview with Delphine Allaire of Vatican News, French orientalist Jean-Pierre Mahé, a specialist in Armenian Christianity and Director of Studies at the École Pratique des Hautes Études, traced the origins and particularities of …
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