Armenia

Armenia
RELATED TOPICS	Churches in Armenia Index Denominations in Armenia Index - Armenian Apostolic Church, Armenian Catholic Church Regions - Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Armavir, Gegharkunik, Aragatsotn, Vayots Dzor, Syunik, Kotayk, Ararat Major cities - Yerevan, Gyumri Important religious sites - Echmiadzin Christian Radio in Armenia Index Bible Colleges in Armenia Index Christian Schools in Armenia Index Travel stories from Armenia Index - Echmiadzin (G.G.)
SERMONS, ESSAYS AND OPINIONS	* Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Armenia
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Armenia is a small country in Caucaus region bordered by Georgia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and Iran. Although it was part of communist USSR for decades, the majority of its 3 million people belong to its national church, the Armenian Apostolic Church. A smaller number of people belong to the Armenian Catholic Church.

A predecessor to Armenia, the Kingdom of Armenia is the first country to adopt Christianity as its state religion and it did so in 301 AD.

Religion

Prior to the adoption of Christianity as Armenia's state religion in 301 AD, Armenians generally practiced Zoroastrianism (officially from 331 BC to 301 AD) as well as Armenian Paganism.

As of 2011, Armenia's most celebrated religion is Christianity with 93.6% of Armenians being Christian (only 1% of its population is not part of the Armenian Apostolic Church but is still Christian).

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Links

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