Restoration of Aghtamar Catholicosate in the Great House of Cilicia.

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In 1649, the Armenian Catholicosate of Aghtamar was reinstated within the Holy See of the Great House of Cilicia. Following a period of division within the Armenian Apostolic Church, efforts to restore unity led to the reestablishment of the Catholicosate in Aghtamar. This event marked a significant moment in Armenian history, as the reunification of the Catholicosate under the Great House of Cilicia helped to strengthen and centralize the church's authority. The restoration of the Catholicosate in Aghtamar also symbolized a reaffirmation of Armenian religious identity and traditions. The decision to bring back the Armenian Catholicosate to Aghtamar had a lasting impact on the Armenian Apostolic Church, consolidating its spiritual leadership and promoting doctrinal harmony among its followers. The move also played a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage and religious practices of the Armenian people. Overall, the restoration of the Armenian Catholicosate of Aghtamar in the Holy See of the Great House of Cilicia was a pivotal moment that solidified the church's structure and fostered a sense of unity and continuity among Armenian Christians. #ArmenianCatholicosate #Aghtamar #GreatHouseofCilicia #Unity #CulturalHeritage.
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