Aram I (Catholicos of Cilicia)

Aram I is the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church’s Catholicosate of Cilicia, based in Antelias, Lebanon. As Catholicos, he serves as the chief bishop and spiritual authority for Armenians in the Middle East and beyond, overseeing religious practices, church administration, and pastoral care. Aram I also plays a significant role in promoting Armenian culture, fostering ecumenical dialogue, and supporting social and humanitarian causes. His leadership helps maintain the Armenian church’s traditions and unity within a diverse religious landscape and among the Armenian diaspora worldwide.