Diocese of Gegharkounik
Diocese of Gegharkounik ( Gegharkuniki t'em), is a diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church covering the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The name is derived from the historic Gegharkunik canton of Syunik (historic province) province of ancient Greater Armenia. The Diocese of Gegharkounik was officially founded on 30 May 1996, upon a kontakion issued by Catholicos Karekin I. The diocesan headquarters are located in the provincial capital Gavar, with the seat being the Holy Mother of God Cathedral of the town. References External links Churches of Gegharkunik Province Gegharkounik Christianity in Armenia Gegharkunik Province Oriental Orthodox dioceses in Armenia