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Before this, the dominant religion was Armenian paganism. The Armenian Apostolic Church is the national church of the Armenian people. Part of an Eastern Christian denomination in communion with other Oriental Orthodox churches, it is one of the most ancient Christian institutions. [5]
The Kingdom of Armenia was the first state in history to adopt Christianity as its official religion under the rule of King Tiridates III, of the Arsacid dynasty in the early 4th century. [ 7 ] [ 8 ] According to tradition, the church originated in the missions of Apostles Bartholomew and Thaddeus (Jude) in the 1st century.
Evangelical denominations (14 C) M. Methodist denominations (12 C, 38 P) S. Seventh-day Adventist Church (15 C, 10 P) ... Christian churches and churches of Christ;
Oriental Orthodoxy is the dominant religion in Armenia (94%), and Ethiopia (44%, the total Christian population being roughly 67%). [citation needed]Oriental Orthodoxy is especially the dominant religion in the two Ethiopian regions of Amhara (82%) and Tigray (95%), as well as the chartered city of Addis Ababa (75%).
A Christian denomination is a distinct religious body within Christianity, identified by traits such as a name, organization and doctrine.Individual bodies, however, may use alternative terms to describe themselves, such as church, convention, communion, assembly, house, union, network, or sometimes fellowship.
The census also reported that more than 90% of the population professes a religion. Protestant Christian denominations make up a majority and include Baptists (35%), Anglicans/Episcopalians (15%), Pentecostals (8%), Church of God (5%), Seventh-day Adventists (5%), and Methodists (4%). Fourteen% of the population is Roman Catholic.
Note: Unitarian Universalism developed out of Christian traditions but no longer identifies as a Christian denomination. Church of Christ, Scientist – 0.4 million [citation needed] Church of Christ, 4th Watch – 0.6 million [citation needed] World Mission Society Church of God – 0.1 million [320] Friends of Man – 0.07 million [citation ...
Armenian Christians (9 C, 24 P) B. Bishops of the Armenian Apostolic Church (5 C, 18 P) C. Catholicism in Armenia (3 C) Churches in Armenia (7 C) D. Dioceses in ...