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THE ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH

The Armenian Community of Sweden together with the Armenian communities of Austria, Czech Republic, Finland and Denmark comprise the Central European Patriarchal Delegation. The Central European Patriarchal Delegation was formed in 1980 by the Kondak (decree) of Catholicos Vazgen I. Initially, the Armenian community in Germany was involved in the Delegation, but from 1991 it was proclaimed as an independent Diocese. The Headquarters of the Central European Patriarchal Delegation is in Vienna at the St. Hripsime Church which is led by Reverend Father Tiran Archimandrite Petrosian.

Historical overview
The religious life in the Armenian community of Sweden started to develop together with the establishment of Armenian Cultural Associations. Armenian priests visited different communities for various religious ceremonies from time to time. In 1997, Father Ghevond Archbishop Chepejan visited Stockholm. In 1978, with the big efforts of Western European Pontifical Delegate Archbishop Serobve Manukian and the local Armenians, the Armenian Church Community was founded in Sweden. In September 2014, an Armenian church was founded in Södertälje.

Pastors
Spiritual services at the Armenian communities of Sweden were conducted by Archbishop Arsen Berberyan, Archimanidre Anushavan Zghjanyan, Reverend Father Nerses Khalatyan, Father Daniel Tumanyan, Senior Priest, Father Baresgh Khacheryan, Father Mkrtich Grigoryan, Father Norayr Gianjumyan. Since November 13 in 2013, by the order of the Catholicos of all Armenians, Reverend Father Eghishe Archimandrite Avedisian was appointed as religious leader of the Armenian orthodox communities of Scandinavia. Father Eghishe conducts spiritual service in Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska Kyrkan
Address: Stavangergatan 74, 164 38 Kista, Stockholm
Tel. +46(0)76 074 70 57, +46 (0)76 045 27 85
E-mail: fader.yeghishe@armeniskakyrkan.se
Web: www.armeniskakyrkan.se
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ARMENIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH COUNCILS

The Armenian Church Council of Stockholm
The Armenian Church council of Stockholm was founded on the basis of Armenian Cultural Association of Stockholm in 1978-79. The Chairman of the Church Council of Stockholm is Mr. Hratch Marutian. In this community the holy liturgies are served twice per month at the Akalla Kyrka, Sibeliusgången 7, 164 73 Kista, as well as 2-3 times per year at the Kista Kyrka, Vejlegatan 4, 164 44 Kista.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Stockholm
Address: Johannelundsvägen 7, 194 61 Upplands Väsby, Stockholm
Tel. +46(0)8-546 070 00
E-mail: hratch.m@armeniskakyrkan.se

Armenian Church Council of Södertälje
The Armenian religious community was established in Södertälje in 1990. The spiritual ceremonies of the community are conducted by Father Norayr Gyanjumyan. The Chairman of the Church Council is Mr. Hovik Simonyan.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Södertälje
Address: Karlslundsgatan 15 Lgh 1102, 151 35 Södertälje
Tel. +46(0)72 031 50 50
E-mail: hovig1955@hotmail.com

Armenian Church Council of Uppsala
The Church Council in Uppsala was founded in 1981. Mr. Harutyun Ekizean is the chairman of the community.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Uppsala
Address: Parisvägen 15, 74020 Änge, Uppsala
Tel. +46(0)76 806 12 68
E-mail: haroutyoun.e@armeniskakyrkan.se

Armenian Church Council of Göteborg
The Armenian Church community was established in Göteborg in 1994. The Chairman of the Church Council is Mrs. Haykush Krakojean.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Göteborg
Address: Ättehögsvägen 18, 43 733 Lindome
E-mail: kevork.artin@armeniskakyrkan.se

Armenian Church council of Linköping
The Armenian Church community was established in Linköping in 2011. The Chairman of the Council is Mr. Mher Hovhannisyan.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Linköping
Address: Rydsvägen 202A, 584 32 Linköping
Tel. +46 (0)76 261 53 20
E-mail: linkoping@armeniskakyrkan.se

The Armenian Church community of Västerås
The Armenian Church community was established in Västerås in 2011. Mr. Hayk Soghomonyan is in charge of the Council.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Västerås
Address: Fallhammargatan 1, 721 33 Västerås
Tel. +46(0)76 027 87 25
E-mail: hayk67@yahoo.se

The Armenian Church community of Örebro
The community in Örebro was established in 2000. The Chairman of the Council is Noraier Bator.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Örebro
Address: Lars Wivallius väg 9, 703 59 Örebro
Tel. +46(0)73 575 57 59
E-mail: hampo952@gmail.com

Armenian Church Community of Malmö
The Armenian Church community was established in 2000. The Chairman of the Council is Mr. Vahe Asaturyan.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Malmö
Address: Kronetorpsgatan 48A, Lgh 1101, 212 26 Malmö
Tel. +46 (0)7
E-mail:

Armenian Church Community of Jönkoping
The Armenian Church community was established in Jönkoping in 2010. The Chairman of the Council is Mr. Setrak Setrakyan.

Contact details
Armeniska Apostoliska kyrkoförsamlingen i Jönköping
Address: Duvgatan 29, 55 464 Jönköping
Tel. +46(0)70 078 85 87
E-mail: Seto1952@yahoo.com

THE ARMENIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF SWEDEN

The Armenian Catholic Church was established in Sweden in 1998 by Archimadrite Grigor Shahinyan. With his efforts, councils of Armenian Catholic Community were founded in Stockholm, Södertälje and Trollhättan. Under his pastoral mission, the Council highly contributed to the Armenian community’s social life.

After serving at the Church Council for many years, in 2011 the Reverend Father Grigor Archimandrite Shahinyan was appointed the Pastor of US Armenian Catholic Diocese. Reverend Father Hovsep-Khajik Bahi was appointed to the Pastoral seat of the Armenian catholic community of Sweden.

From the very beginning, the mission of Armenian Catholic Church in Sweden was the preservation of Armenian culture inside the community. Annually, the Church organises various cultural events.

Contact details
Rector Father Hovsep Khajik Bahi
Address: Folkungagatan 46C, 118 26 Stockholm
Tel: +46(0)8 4206 63 25, +46(0)76 282 79 59
E-mail: francescobahi@hotmail.it

Deacons
Krikor Dekermedjian
Address: Torsgatan 21, 195 58 Märsta
Tel: +46(0)70 731 66 71
E-mail: kdekemedjian@hotmail.com

Georges Hawarian
Address: Vreta backe 26, 147 44 Tumba
Tel: +46(0)76 618 91 92
E-mail: infinity94@hotmail.com

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