Religion
Most Armenians in the Republic of Armenia are Apostolic Orthodox and adhere to the Armenian Apostolic Church and are under the jurisdiction of the Holy See of Echmiadzin. There are many Armenian Apostolic Orthodox churches in India:
- Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth, Kolkata
- Armenian St. Gregory's Church, Kolkata
- Armenian Church at Chennai (Madras)
- St. Peter's Armenian Apostolic Church in Mumbai (Bombay)
- Armenian Church at Chinsurah
- Armenian Church at Saidabad (renovated)
- The Holy Trinity Chapel (Church of Tangra)
In February 2007, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians visited India. in Delhi he met with the President of India. His Holiness also visited Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata.
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