Catholicos of Etchmiadzin

The Catholicos of Etchmiadzin is the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, based in Armenia. Often referred to as the "Pope" of the Armenian church, this position oversees church doctrine, religious practices, and global Armenian Christian communities. The Catholicos resides in the Mother See of Etchmiadzin, considered the spiritual center of Armenian Christianity. Established in the early 4th century, the role combines religious authority with cultural leadership, guiding millions of Armenians worldwide in faith, tradition, and church affairs.