ARMENIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH SYDNEY

The Armenian Catholic Church Sydney is a nonprofit religious organization serving the Armenian Catholic community in Sydney, Australia. It operates as a branch of the global Armenian Catholic Church, which is an Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with the Holy See of Rome. The Sydney church provides Armenian liturgical services, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care to its members and the broader Armenian diaspora in the region.

Overview

The organization holds regular Armenian liturgies and church events to foster community and faith among Armenian Catholics in Sydney. These gatherings include the celebration of the Surp Badarak (Holy Sacrifice of the Mass) according to the Armenian rite, followed by social receptions that encourage fellowship among congregants and visitors alike. The church invites all people, including family and friends, to participate in its religious and community activities.

Community Role

Beyond worship services, the Armenian Catholic Church Sydney acts as a cultural and social hub for Sydney’s Armenian Catholic population. It helps preserve Armenian religious traditions, language, and heritage within the Australian multicultural environment. The church also provides scriptural teaching and spiritual enrichment aimed at deepening the faith and spiritual life of its members.

Affiliation and Jurisdiction

The Armenian Catholic Church Sydney is part of the worldwide Armenian Catholic Church, which has its patriarchal seat in Beirut, Lebanon. Globally, the Armenian Catholic Church counts a membership of approximately 376,000 faithful, with dioceses primarily in the Middle East and diaspora communities, including those in Australia. Armenian Catholics in Australia fall under the supervision of local Latin bishops, with pastoral care coordinated by priests serving the community.

Organizational Details

• Legal Status: Nonprofit organization registered in Australia
• Australian Business Number (ABN): 78589857738RR0001
• Primary Activities: Religious services (Armenian Catholic liturgy), community events, cultural preservation, spiritual education

The church maintains a website that provides information about its services, events, and community initiatives aimed at engaging the Armenian Catholic faithful in Sydney.

Significance

The Armenian Catholic Church Sydney plays a vital role in maintaining the Armenian Catholic identity and religious practice in Australia. It serves as a spiritual home for Armenian Catholics, offering them a place to celebrate their faith, culture, and communal bonds in a foreign land.

This summary is based on information from the Armenian Catholic Church Australia’s official web presence and related organizational data as registered in Australia[1][2][3][5].

[1] https://www.armeniancatholic.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/c454891a-53de-e811-a96c-000d3ad05e15 [3] https://www.armeniancatholic.org.au/church.html [4] https://armenianchurchsydney.org.au [5] https://cnewa.org/eastern-christian-churches/the-catholic-eastern-churches/from-the-oriental-orthodox-churches/the-armenian-catholic-church/