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Holy See of Cilicia

The Holy See of Cilicia is the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church’s jurisdiction in the Cilicia region, primarily based in Lebanon. It serves as the church's diplomatic and religious authority for Armenian communities in the Middle East, overseeing clergy, religious education, and cultural preservation. Led by the Catholicos of Cilicia, it plays a key role in maintaining Armenian faith, traditions, and unity, while also engaging in ecumenical relationships and representing Armenian Christianity internationally.