Khoren I Paroian
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Khoren I Paroyian (
Magaravank in Cyprus with the birth name of Mesrob. He had four brothers and a sister. His parents were originally from Kharpert. He was elected as Catholicos on 12 May 1963 after the death of Zareh I
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In 1977, because of his poor health, Catholicos Khoren I decided to have a Coadjutor to ensure that after his death there would be no disruption in the management of the church. Karekin Sarkisian, the archbishop and Pontifical Legate of the Eastern Prelacy of the United States was elected as Catholicos Coadjutor (in Armenian աթոռակից կաթողիկոս), a post the latter served assisting Catholicos Khoren I in his duties.
Upon the death of Khoren I, Karekin was installed as Catholicos Karekin II of Cilicia.[2]
See also
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- List of Armenian Catholicoi of Cilicia
References
- ^ "Catholicoi of Armenian Church". Armenian Church Catholicosate of Cilicia. La Nouvelle Cilicie, Les Armenienes Du Liban. 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ "The Origin of the Armenian Church". Armenian Orthodox Church. Archived from the original on 28 April 2011.
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