Eparchy of Kamichlié (Armenian)

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Bishop(s) Vacant

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Eparchy Erected: 29 June 1954 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Cilicia (Armenian) Rite: Armenian Country: Syrian Arab Republic Mailing Address: B.P. 17, Kamichlie, Syrie Telephone: (052)424.211; 426.211

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Joseph Gennangi † (21 Oct 1954 Appointed - 20 Nov 1972 Retired)
• Krikor Ayvazian † (6 Dec 1972 Appointed - 18 Nov 1988 Retired)
• Joseph Arnaouti, I.C.P.B. (21 Aug 1989 Appointed - 10 Apr 1992 Resigned)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
29 June 1954	Erected		Eparchy of Kamichlié (Armenian) (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
1970		3,000	.0%							4	ap1971
1980	4,200			2	2	4	1,050		2	4	5	ap1981
1988	4,303			2	3	5	860		3	4	6	ap1991
1999	4,000			5	2	7	571	2	2	3	6	ap2000
2000	4,000			4	1	5	800	1	1		6	ap2001
2001	4,000			4	2	6	666		2	3	6	ap2002
2002	4,000			4	2	6	666		2	3	6	ap2003
2003	4,000			4	2	6	666	1	2	3	6	ap2004
2004	4,000			4	2	6	666	1	2	3	6	ap2005

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Joseph Arnaouti, I.C.P.B. (Bishop: 21 Aug 1989 to 10 Apr 1992)
• Krikor Ayvazian † (Bishop: 6 Dec 1972 to 18 Nov 1988)
• Joseph Gennangi † (Bishop: 21 Oct 1954 to 20 Nov 1972)