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 Armenian Apostolic Church - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(The Armenian Apostolic Church should not be confused, however, with the Armenian Catholic Church, which is an Eastern Rite church under the authority of the Pope in Rome.) At present, the Catholicos of All Armenians is his Holiness Karekin II (sometimes spelled as Garegin), who resides in the city of Echmiadzin, west of Yerevan.
The Armenian Apostolic Church, sometimes incorrectly called the Armenian Orthodox Church is the world's oldest national church and one of the original churches, having been founded in 301.
The Apostolic Church separated from the then-still-united Roman Catholic/Byzantine Orthodox church in 451, after the Council of Chalcedon (see Oriental Orthodoxy).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_Orthodox   (578 words)

  
 St. James Armenian Apostolic Church
The church was consecrated with the name "St. James Armenian Church" for one of the most revered saints in the Armenian Church, St. James of Nisibis, and according to the wishes of its principal Godfather and Benefactor, Haroutune Touloukian.
The parishioners of St. James Armenian Church are prepared to welcome the future standing firm in their faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, trusting in the Apostolic heritage, proud of the rich traditions and meaningful history of the Armenian Church, and committed to the continuing values of our Armenian identity.
This three level structure, adjacent to the church, is a place where parishioners and friends of St. James and the Armenian community, of all ages, gather in fellowship and to take pride in their religious and ethnic heritage.
http://www.sthagop.com/History.html   (777 words)

  
 St. Mary Armenian Church
The Armenian Church is an Orthodox Church and is in Communion with the 5 Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Coptic, Syrian, Ethiopian (Tewahdo) and Malankara (or The Syrian Orthodox in India).
Mary Armenian Church is located in Livingston New Jersey, and is part of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, which itself is under the jurisdiction of the See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the Catholicos of all-Armenians, His Holiness, KAREKIN II, the Supreme Patriarch.
The Armenian Church is an ancient apostolic church whose origins extend back to the preaching and ministry of Christ's apostles, Thaddeus and Bartholomew in the first century.
http://www.geocities.com/dershnork/SMAC.html   (355 words)

  
 Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church (Fresno, California)
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church was the first church built in the tradition of Armenian church architecture in the United States.
The Holy Trinity Church was located at the center of "Armenian Town," a ten to twelve-block area in downtown Fresno.
In designing this church, Cone followed very closely the style of old Armenian churches in Armenia and Turkey from the fourth to seventeenth centuries.
http://historicfresno.org/nrhp/holytrin.htm   (1001 words)

  
 RISU / English / Major Religions / The Armenian Apostolic Church:
The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the branches of the Oriental Orthodox Churches and its roots reach back to apostolic times.
In this way the Armenian Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Lviv (dedicated in 1363) became the cathedral parish and diocesan center of all the Armenians of Rus.
The Armenian Church became an important bearer of national identity in the conditions of the diaspora.
http://www.risu.org.ua/eng/major.religions/armenian.apostolic   (425 words)

  
 Armenian Orthodoxy
The Eastern churches are known as orthodox - of which the Armenian Church is a part.
While the Roman Church sees the Pope as the infallible prince of God's earthly kingdom, the Eastern Church sees him only as the first in the order of a giant hierarchy.
And with St. Sahag, the leader of the church at the time, and several other "Holy Translators," he translated the Bible from Greek into Armenian.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/medny/oster   (1103 words)

  
 St. James Armenian Apostolic Church at Sacramento
The church building, however, was in bad condition and needed a complete remodeling to meet the requirements of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
In 1951 the trustees of the local church came to an understanding with the trustees of St. Vartan Armenian Church of Oakland by which the Pastor of the said Church, Rev. Fr.
It is expected that all children of the Armenian Apostolic Mother Church will continue to carry out the work of their founders with faith and dedication to our Lord Jesus Christ.
http://www.surbhakob.org   (456 words)

  
 St. Gregory Armenian Church - Main Page
Gregory Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church is a parish of the Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America under the Spiritual Administration of our presiding Hierarch and Prelate His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan and under the jurisdiction of His Holiness Aram I Catholicos / Patriarch of the Armenian Orthodox Church in Antelias Lebanon.
We warmly welcome all who are searching for a Church that continues to follow the path of the Church of the Apostles where they may find the purity of the Apostolic and Orthodox faith.
The mission of our Church is to above all preach the life giving Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in accordance with the faith of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church.
http://www.saintgregory.org   (636 words)

  
 Armenian Apostolic Church Library Online! Sermons and Teachings as mp3 and pdf downloads
Jesus Christ started the Church through the authority that He gave to His Apostles; Jesus told his disciples, "Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven" (Matthew 18:18).
The Catholic Church allows the Pope to unilaterally make binding declarations of faith (i.e., doctrine), whereas the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with all other Orthodox Churches, view this to be the responsibility of true ecumenical councils.
Gregory the Illuminator brought the Light of Christ to the Armenian nation by preaching the Gospel.
http://www.armenianchurchlibrary.com/FAQ.html   (1367 words)

  
 ArCNews - Links Section: Christianity : Armenian Apostolic Church ( 08 Jan 2006 )
James Armenian Church of Los Angeles is a parish of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America.
Gandzasar, as an organization, was founded in 1991, with the blessing of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians and under the auspices of the Diocese of Artsakh and its Primate, Bishop Pargev Mardirosian...
The Seminary is committed to assisting the Armenian Church in achieving her challenging mission in North America in particular and in the English-speaking world...
http://news.artsakhworld.com/ArCNews/Eng/i.php?sbid=36   (693 words)

  
 St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church of Charlotte, NC
The Canon of the Rite of Holy Matrimony According to the Usage of The Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church.
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The profession of faith of the Universal Apostolic Church, based upon the decisions of the first three ecumenical councils.
http://www.stsarkis.net/Prayers   (453 words)

  
 WESTERN PRELACY OF THE ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF AMERICA
St. Gregory the Illuminator became the organizer of the Armenian Church hierarchy.
Gregory the Illuminator, the patron Saint of the Armenian Church, and King Thiridates III, the ruler of the time, played a pivotal role in the official Christianization of Armenia.
It was at the beginning of the fourth century, 301 AD, that Christianity was officially accepted by the Armenians as the state religion.
http://www.westernprelacy.org/pages/arm-church.htm   (596 words)

  
 Adherents.com
Membership: In 1988, the church reported 350,000 members in 37 churches with 40 priests in the U.S. There were 4 churches in Canada.
Not all Armenians are members of the Armenian Apostolic Church, partly due to the pressures of communism in Soviet Armenia, and the attraction of other Christian faiths in the diaspora.
"The Armenian Apostolic Church of America has 66 churches; the separated Apostolic Church has 29 [the separated church is under the Holy See of Cilicia in Antelias].
http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_34.html   (2859 words)

  
 Armenian Apostolic Church in Las Vegas
Armenian Apostolic Church of Las Vegas wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members of the Church and the Armenian community in Las Vegas and in the United States at large.
Church membership forms are available at the table in the church lobby when church services are held.
Armenian Apostolic Church of Las Vegas will hold Church services in the location listed below.
http://www.armenianchurchlasvegas.org   (630 words)

  
 Armenian Church Links
Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of North
church in Fresno was destroyed by fire in 191
the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church since the First
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ridge/6925/links6.htm   (93 words)

  
 Armtown News - ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH CONDOLENCES
1995 Garegin I elected Catholicos of the Armenian Church.
He became the 131st Spiritual Leader of Armenian Holy Apostolic Church.
He was also the first leader of the Catholic Church who recognized the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
http://www.armtown.com/news/en/a1p/20050404/26654   (788 words)

  
 Armenian Apostolic Church --  Encyclopædia Britannica
By the 10th century the Eastern Orthodox church was highly influential among the Slavs.
According to local tradition, the Armenian alphabet was invented in 405 by Mesrop Mashtots, aided by Isaac (Sahak) the Great, supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and by a Greek called...
The World Council of Churches is concerned with unity and peace throughout the world's faith communities.
http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9009514   (800 words)

  
 Welcome to St. Sarkis
In the forefront is the Holy Church of Khor Virap - The Holy Ground of the Light of St. Gregory the Illuminator.
Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America under jurisdiction of the Holy See of Cilicia.
The current location in Dearborn, MI was Dedicated on October 14, 1962 and since then it bestows spiritual and national needs of the Armenians in Eastern Michigan, and is one of the Churches of the
http://www.saintsarkis.org   (162 words)

  
 Ecumenical Delegation Visits Patriarch and Churches of Armenian Apostolic Church
Organized by the Legate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church in America, the pilgrimage represented a broad range of Christian communions, including leaders in the Episcopal, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic churches and the General Secretary of the National Council of Churches, Dr. Bob Edgar.
Bishop Vicken Aykazian, Executive Director of the Ecumenical Office of the Armenian Church in America, Washington, DC, reported the visiting Americans noted with delight that the Armenian Apostolic Church is now resuming its place within the worldwide communion of Christian Churches.
Highlights included a meeting with His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and visits with a number of congregations and institutions of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
http://www.ncccusa.org/news/02news80.html   (581 words)

  
 St. Gregory The Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church
And in 1998 he Published a book called "The 4 ceremonies of the Armenian church" which is the English and modern Armenian translation of "Blessing of the Water," "Antasdan," "Opening of the Portal" and "Blessing of the grapes" Ceremonies.
Published a booklet about the Armenian Church called "Your Church and You".
http://pluto.matrix49.com/15119?subpages/Fr.-Nerses-Manoogian.shtml   (819 words)

  
 Center Profile: St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
These include Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (which is also home to People of the Book Arab Christian Church), St. Clement Ohridski Orthodox Church, and Warrendale Community Church.
On land adjacent to the site where the church is currently located are several other religious centers and community institutions.
Consequently, a major focus of St. Sarkis Church is support of the Armenian community and promotion of Armenian culture.
http://www.pluralism.org/research/profiles/display.php?profile=71798   (637 words)

  
 Armenian Church
Armenian Church, autonomous Christian church, sometimes also called the Gregorian Church.
In the next century the young church made itself autonomous, apparently because of the efforts of the metropolitan bishop of Caesarea, St. Basil the Great, to impose certain reforms.
Today there are Armenian churches in every continent.
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/society/A0804756.html   (399 words)

  
 Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin's Home Page
Marriage-The Rite of Holy Crowning According to the Armenian Apostolic Church
Articles and Essays on the Armenian Apostolic Faith and Church
A Greek Orthodox Priest is fined $1,000 in Toronto for not letting a guidedog into Church.
http://www.geocities.com/dershnork   (479 words)

  
 Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia - Antelias
he headquarters of the Armenian Church with authority over much of the Middle East and over many churches in Europe and North America.
http://www.cathcil.org   (35 words)

  
 Armenian Church of Canada
The Department of the Christian Education of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Canada has established Central Council of Sunday Schools, for children and youth, enabling all Canadian/Armenian children access to the teachings of the Armenian Apostolic Church through the Holy Badarak and its root, the Holy Bible and Holy Tradition.
The development of universally applied, standardized curriculum, based on the Orthodox teachings of the Armenian Apostolic Church, combined with home and community, allowing the instruction of the principles and beliefs in all Armenian Apostolic Churches in Canada.
This Calendar was unique for the schools to follow and concentrate on the same topic on the same date.
http://www.armenianchurch.ca/mainthediocese.php?m=ss   (298 words)

  
 Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Celebrates 70th Anniversary
He noted that we are a family, a church family, and as such, we must work in harmony.
In his address, the Prelate paid homage to the far-sighted individuals who saw the need for a church, and had the vision and dedication to establish the Holy Trinity Armenian Church seventy years ago.
Nicole Slotnik were recognized for their accomplishments in service to the Holy Trinity Church and community.
http://www.armenianprelacy.org/093004b.htm   (794 words)

  
 Church - Pluralism Profile #37 Armenian Apostolic Church of Rochester
A reception followed downstairs in the fellowship hall with treats prepared by the ladies of the Parish Council of the Armenian Church of Rochester.
Members explained to me that Armenians are descended from nomads form northern Europe and that they take pride in becoming the world’s first Christian nation in 301AD.
The approximately 50 people present at this 90th anniversary memorial service lit their candles and recited the Lord’s Prayer in Armenian.
http://www.monroecc.edu/depts/sociology/pluralism/profile37.htm   (897 words)

  
 Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church
The Armenian Church isolated itself from the rest of Christendom in the 6th century, when it rejected the Council of Chalcedon and excommunicated all who accepted it.
It is the largest of the Christian churches of the East after the Orthodox.
257–332) was made first exarch of the Armenian Church, which has developed along national lines.
http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Armenian+Apostolic+Orthodox+Church   (236 words)

  
 Armenian Evangelical Church of Greece - P. Kokkinia,Piraeus
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http://netministries.org/see/churches/ch01041   (51 words)

  
 Links
Eastern Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of North America
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of North America
Suryoyo Online: Online Journal of Syrian Orthodox Church
http://www.cathcil.org/x03/doc/main.htm   (119 words)

  
 Armenian Apostolic Church - Religion - Bellevue, WA, 98007-5448 - Citysearch
Armenian Apostolic Church - Religion - Bellevue, WA, 98007-5448 - Citysearch
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http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10755398   (181 words)

  
 HyeForum > Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian Church and relationship to other Churches (0 replies)
The role of the Armenian Church (3 replies)
The Armenian Church And Human Sexuality (107 replies)
http://hyeforum.com/lofiversion/index.php?f22.html   (961 words)

  
 The Armenian Church
All of the documents found on Armenian Apostolic (Orthodox) Church Library can be used fully free of charge for non-commercial purposes only.
And let us also remember that our Church has ordained priests and deacons with the authority and responsibility to teach and preach authoritatively.
Whereas every Armenian Apostolic Christian should agree with all of our Church's doctrine, they may disagree on particular opinions contained within an editorial.
http://www.armenianchurchlibrary.com   (525 words)

  
 St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church - Home
SARKIS Armenian Apostolic Church stands strong upon the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ and the tradition of the Armenian church fathers.
SARKIS CHURCH helps you to know and serve our Heavenly Lord better and live your life according to the principles of Christian life.
I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed.
http://www.stsarkischurch.net   (136 words)

  
 Armenian Links
Saint Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church - Indian Orchard, Massachussetts.
Mekhitarist Congregation - Information about the Mekhitarist Order and the Armenian Catholic Church.
Holy Trinity Youth Group - Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, Fresno, California
http://www.cacc-sf.org/c-alinks.html   (1637 words)

  
 Armenian Apostolic Church of AZ
He suggested that the center be thought of as “The Upper Room”, a name of great historical significance as the place where Jesus met his disciples to instruct them.
Shahe A.K. Altounian, Pastor of the Armenian Apostolic Church of AZ, delivered the benediction and addressed the attendees.
“Hye” meaning “Armenian” and “Sees” meaning you see something (something Armenian), also refers to the Armenian Church worldwide whose Holy Sees of Etchmiadzin, Jerusalem and Cilicia govern its activities.
http://www.armenianchurchaz.org/aesc.html   (455 words)

  
 Saint Stepanos Armenian Apostolic Church
Developed by Ara Jamgochian for Saint Stepanos Armenian Church
http://www.ststepanos.org   (25 words)

  
 Center Profile: St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater Boston
Stephen's congregation worshipped in a rented church on Berkeley Street in Boston from 1933-42 until financial resources were secured to construct a church in Watertown.
Sunday: Matins 9:30 A.M., Divine Liturgy 10:00 A.M. Please call the church office for information on the summer schedule.
The ground-breaking ceremony was held in 1956 and the church opened on October 20, 1957.
http://www.pluralism.org/research/profiles/display.php?profile=71816&version=print   (319 words)

  
 Holy Trinity Armenian Church Manchester, UK
©2005 Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Manchester.
Welcome to the website of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Manchester, United Kingdom
This event was a revolution in the Armenian Culture, which strengthened the Armenian Church and laid the foundation for the Armenian Literature...
http://www.armenianchurchmanchester.org.uk   (309 words)

  
 Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church
We are the oldest Armenian orthodox church in Rhode Island.
We invite you to join us for our Sunday services.
http://www.stsvartanantzchurch.org   (20 words)

  
 Faith
The Bible in the Armenian Church by Vazken Movsesian
The Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church -- History and Overview
The Sacraments of the Armenian Church by Fr.
http://www.sain.org/Armenian.Church   (52 words)

  
 Armenian Church - Armeniapedia.org
The Armenian Church usually refers to the Armenian Apostolic Church, named because of its establishment by two of the Apostles, Bartholomew and Thaddeus.
There are also Armenian Catholic and Protestant Churches, which are well established in the Armenian Diaspora.
The Armenian Apostolic Church itself is divided into two larger parts, with seats in Ejmiatsin and in Antelias, as well as two Patriarchates, in Constantinople and Jerusalem.
http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Armenian_Church   (86 words)

  
 Worldwide Armenian Church Directory - Armeniapedia.org
List of every active Armenian Church in the world of all branches and denominations.
Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of the Great House of Cilicia, Beirut, Lebanon.
Catholicos: His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians
http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Worldwide_Armenian_Church_Directory   (77 words)

  
 St.Leon Armenian Church - Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States
We Believe also in the Holy Spirit, the uncreate and perfect, who spoke in the Law and in the prophets and in the Gospels; who came down upon the Jordan, preached in the apostles and dwelt in the saints.
We Believe also only one universal and apostolic holy Church; in one baptism with repentance for the remission and forgiveness of sins; in the resurrection of the dead, in the everlasting judgment of souls and bodies, in the kingdom of heaven and in the eternal life.
St.Leon Armenian Church - Fair Lawn, New Jersey, United States
http://www.stleon.org   (417 words)

  
 Armenian Church
Here we identify the unique spiritual nature of Armenian ecclesiastical art, and revive the ancient tradition of covering the entire interior of the church with religious motifs.
The style of his religious paintings and murals is patterned after the manuscript illumination of the early Armenian Christian art typified by vivid colors, classic compositions, and freedom of movement.
Welcome to the Armenian Church Art Web site.
http://www.armenianchurch-art.com/armenianchurch.html   (168 words)

  
 St. Kevork Armenian Church
Please use the links to the left to learn more about our Church.
St. Kevork Armenian Apostolic Church serves the Armenian community in Houston, TX and its surrounding areas.
Saint Kevork, also known as Saint George, is an early Christian martyr who during the Middle Ages became an ideal of martial valor and selflessness.
http://www.saintkevork.org   (219 words)

  
 Welcome to Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
Paree yegak and welcome to the Home Page of Holy Trinity Armenian Church.
Thank you for taking the time to visit with us.
Website designed and managed by Shovi Web Design.
http://www.holytrinity-pa.org   (89 words)

  
 Memorial at The Armenian Apostolic Church in Margadeh, Syria.
Memorial at The Armenian Apostolic Church in Margadeh, Syria.
The Armenian Apostolic Church & the Armenian community of the region.
In April 1999, Aram I, the Catholicos of the House of Cilicia, sanctified and inaugurated the complex with a religious ceremony.
http://www.armenian-genocide.org/Memorial.111/current_category.72/memorials_detail.html   (172 words)

  
 Armenian Apostolic Church of America - The Armenian Prelacy
Armenian Apostolic Church of America - The Armenian Prelacy
http://www.armenianprelacy.org   (17 words)

  
 Saint Stepanos Armenian Apostolic Church -- Directions
Stepanos Church will be after 2nd traffic light on the left side.
Stepanos Church is on the right side (Gold Dome) just before the traffic light.
St. Stepanos Church is on the right side (Gold Dome) just before the traffic light.
http://www.ststepanos.org/directions.html   (379 words)

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