Catholicos of Cilicia

The Catholicos of Cilicia is the spiritual leader and head of the Armenian Apostolic Church’s Cilicia jurisdiction, primarily responsible for guiding clergy and faithful in that region. Based in Antelias, Lebanon, the position holds religious authority, oversees church governance, and maintains spiritual and cultural traditions of the Armenian Christian community outside Armenia. The Catholicos of Cilicia works to unify church activities, promote pastoral care, and foster Armenian heritage globally, serving as a prominent figure within the broader Armenian Apostolic Church hierarchy.