Armenian Diocese of Cyprus
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Armenian Diocese of Cyprus (Armenian: Կիպրոսի հայոց Թեմ Kiprosi Hayots Tem), is one of the oldest dioceses of the Armenian Apostolic Church outside the historic Armenian territories, covering the Republic of Cyprus. It has been founded during the 12th century and currently has around 3,500 followers, comprising around 95% of the Armenians in Cyprus. The diocese is under the jurisdiction of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Church.
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Diocese of Cyprus Կիպրոսի Թեմ | |
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Country | Cyprus |
Statistics | |
Population - Total | (as of 2010 est.) ~3,500 |
Information | |
Denomination | Armenian Apostolic Church |
Rite | Armenian Rite |
Established | 973 |
Cathedral | Holy Mother of God Cathedral, Nicosia |
Current leadership | |
Patriarch | Aram I |
Pontifical vicar | Archbishop Khoren Doghramadjian |
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The seat of the diocese is the Holy Mother of God Cathedral of Nicosia. The prelacy building is situated near the cathedral, on 47 Armenia Avenue, Strovolos, Nicosia.[1] Archbishop Khoren Doghramadjian is currently the primate vicar of the diocese, serving since March 2017.[2][3]