Bookstore armenian church catholicosate of cilicia. Philip i javascript must be enabled for vcoins to work properly. Simplicius of cilicia greek philosopher britannica. Since 1930, the catholicosate of the great house of cilicia has been headquartered in antelias, lebanon. The bookstore is an important aspect of the catholicosate mission, both in the cultural sense as well as income generating field. Scriptural citations are indicated by parentheses and follow the paragraphs to which they relate. During world war i 19151918, one and a half million armenians were massacred by the turks. Armenian catholicosate of the great house of cilicia sourp krikor lousavoritch mayr dajar gatoghigosaran medzi danen guiligio antelias, lebanon also.
This is the official page of armenian church, holy see of cilicia audiovisual department. Lewis and charles short 1879 a latin dictionary, oxford. Armenian catholicosate of the great house of cilicia sourp krikor lousavoritch mayr dajar gatoghigosaran medzi danen guiligio antelias, lebanon also houses the cilicia museum. Armenian catholicosate of the great house of cilicia antelias. Bishop of mopsuestia in cilicia and ecclesiastical writer, b. The armenian kingdom of cilicia was a state formed in the middle ages by armenian refugees fleeing the seljuk invasion of armenia. Information and translations of cilicia in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on. The catholicosate of the armenian apostolic church followed its people in taking refuge outside the armenian highlands, which had turned into a battleground of byzantine and seljuk contenders. As a result of the defeat of the ottoman empire in world war i, cilicia, an ottoman region in the southeastern corner of asia minor, was brought under french control from december 1918 until october 1921. Tarsus, the capital of cilicia, has been identified by various authors with the biblical tarshish. These churches were established during the past 100 years. Gregory moved to echmiadzin in 301 and continued in office until 325. It is geographically divided into two contrasting regions, the western portion being wild and mountainous and the.
Holy see of cilicia the eastern prelacy of the armenian. Cilicia, tarsus, and the great taurus pass internet archive. Met een lijst van planten en dierennamen by unknown and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Acts facts berea, bithynia, caesarea, cappadocia, cape. It was near the mediterranean sea in what is today southern turkey. Cilicia bookstore armenian catholicosate of cilicia. The catholicos was the head of the holy see of cilicia, which is named for its former seat in turkey but has had its headquarters in antelias. It was famous for its goatshair cloth, called cilicium. Early history of the armenian church edit the origin of the armenian church dates back to the apostolic age and according to the ancient tradition was established by st. Adana akhlat alice stone blackwell allies american anatolia ancient antranik arabs arme armenian church armenian independence armenian national armenian republic armistice army arshag asia minor bitlis britain british catholicos caucasus century charles fleischer christian cilicia civilization clement constantinople council dagh declared. The catholicosate of the great house of cilicia also organizes an annual book fair on the occasion of feast of the holy translators known also as surb tarkmantchats, an official holiday on the calendar of the armenian apostolic church to commemorate the legacy of the translators of the bible and other christian religious books to armenian language in the 5th century. Cilicia synonyms, cilicia pronunciation, cilicia translation, english dictionary definition of cilicia. The catholicosate of cilicia in antelias during world war i 19151918, one and a half million armenians were massacred by the turks. Information about places mentioned in the book of acts.
Tarsus, the birthplace of paul, was one of its chief towns, and the seat of a celebrated school of philosophy. The armenian catholicosate of the great house of cilicia armenian. The derivation of the name is irrecoverable, but it must be native and ancient, for the area was known as kizuwatna by the hittites, and khilakku by the assyrians. Cilicia definition of cilicia by the free dictionary. On january 26th to february the 1st, a theological dialogue was held between the catholic church and the oriental orthodox churches at the syriac orthodox patriarchal residence in atchaneh, lebanon.
Armenian catholicosate of the great house of cilicia. For a list of other armenian kingdoms, see kingdom of armenia. Participants of his holiness aram is meeting in antelias, lebanon. Armenian kingdom of cilicia simple english wikipedia, the. The country was independent from around 1078 to 75. The origin of the armenian church dates back to the apostolic age.
Holmi or holmoi, on the coast of cilicia, south of the later site of seleucia. We know from literary sources that ancient cilicia, a province in southeast turkey, had a significant jewish population. Theodore bishop of mopsuestia in cilicia catholic answers. Armenian church, holy see of cilicia home facebook. His holiness aram i inaugurates the 35th book fair in antelias. An ancient region of southeast asia minor along the mediterranean sea south of the taurus mountains. Accent on history the region of nagorno karabakh is in armenia minor, which is now called armenian seghnakhs. Mentioned in connection with pauls 2nd missionary journey here paul found a better response from the jews, however jews from thessalonica. Ancient books department armenian church catholicosate. For nearly thirty years mazaeus governed cilicia, and from 350 onwards also northern syria eber nahara, the country beyond the euphrates. It was situated outside of the armenian highland in the cilicia region northwest of the gulf of alexandria kingdom of cilicia was distinct from armenian kingdom which had been suffering from political dissensions. Visitors can visit the ruins of a roman theatre and a temple. A synoptic life of the apostle paul the ntslibrary. After alexander the seleucid rulers governed cilicia from antioch.
Seleucia ad calycadnum, or seleukeia on the kalykadno river, near the mediterranean coast in cilicia. Hello everyone, this post is going to be a little different from the informative posts i usually write because i. Cilicia became part of the seleucid empire on the death of alexander the great, and in 65 b. Cilicia, tarsus, and the great taurus pass, by william m. They are preserved in a special section of the library, catalogued and well taken care of with the state of the art modern preservation methods. The witness of the oriental orthodox churches cilicia. The great house of cilicia is located in antelias, lebanon. Lebanon meeting explores vision for more inclusive global church. Irenopolis in cilicia titular see irenopolitanus in cilicia.
The armenian patriarchate was tranferred from armenia to cilicia in 1058. For a church beyond its walls aram i catholicos of cilicia, samuel kobia, secretary general, world council of churches on. The area was conquered by alexander the great and later. The existence of two catholicosates within the armenian church, namely the catholicosate in etchmiadzin the catholicosate of all armenians or otherwise known as holy see of etchmiadzin, armenia, and the catholicosate in antelias lebanon the catholicosate of the great house of cilicia or otherwise known as holy see of cilicia, is due to historical circumstances. It appears that javascript is disabled in your browser, so many features will not function correctly. Cilicia turkish stamps of 1918 handstamped cilicie 1919 on pictorial issue of 19 2 pa4 on issue of 1915 1pi 20pa on commemorative issue of 1916 20pa 1pi on issue of 1917 on newspaper stamp of 1916 5pi on 2pa 5 pa on 10 on semipostal stamps of. The catholicosate also publishes a great number of books in armenian and other languages, mainly on. Cilicia appears as independent under syennesis, a contemporary of alyattes of lydia, 610 bc.
In the new testament, the acts of the apostles and the epistles of paul make it clear that the jewish communities and synagogues of ancient cilicia were proselytizing destinations for the apostle paul, who was a native of tarsus, the capital city of ancient cilicia. The witness of the oriental orthodox churches cilicia bookstore. His holiness aram i, catholicos of the great house of cilicia recently hosted a meeting with 30. Dec 18, 2017 archaeological excavations are almost not done in cilicia, so about old time history we have not real information. His holiness aram i is the catholicos of the holy see of cilicia. Later it passed under the persian sway, but retained its separate line of kings. Catholicos aram i hosts ecumenical conference in antelias. In 1921, when the french forces evacuated cilicia, a second wave of massacres ordered by kemalist turkey took the lives of another three hundred thousand armenians. Cilicia, district on the southeastern coast of asia minor, between pamphylia and syria.
Archaeological excavations are almost not done in cilicia, so about old time history we have not real information. This is not what zeidner tries to convey in his dissertation where he underlines the fact that france practically left bremond on his own in terms of finding financial resources. For his history and coinage see especially six, num. Holy see of the great house of cilicia, located in antelias, lebanon. It is referenced in the biblical books of acts and galatians, was the birthplace of saint paul, and the site of his early evangelical missions. His holiness, the catholicos of all armenians claims soverignty over the catholicos of cilicia. For belated period all kings of two armenian cilicia dynasties. The true image of the armenian church, 1979, antelias in armenian. Antelias, lebanon era, since 1930 having transferred there from sis in cilicia in the aftermath of the armenian genocide. Aram i is the catholicos of cilicia of the armenian apostolic church since 1995. Gregory the illuminator armenian cathedral at the holy see of cilicia in antelias, lebanon.
Armenian apostolic church holy see of cilicia world council of. In short, while we see signs of the spirits reconciling work in our regions and confessions, we. This is the official page of armenian church, holy see of. His holiness aram i, catholicos of the holy see of the great house of cilicia is the spiritual head of a number of worldwide diocese. Mentioned in connection with pauls 2nd missionary journey. Armenian republic armistice army arshag asia minor bitlis britain british catholicos caucasus century charles fleischer christian cilicia civilization clement constantinople council dagh declared deportations east eastern england erzerum europe european fact faith feet fighting force. See more of armenian church, holy see of cilicia on facebook. Armenian kingdom has been eventually claimed by the byzantine empire, leaving cilicia the only independent armenian state. Irenopolis in cilicia titular see catholichierarchy. Berea, bithynia, caesarea, cappadocia, cape salmone, cenchrea, chios, cilicia berea. In the united states, the western prelacy has jurisdiction over armenian churches. The eastern prelacy of the armenian apostolic church home.
Jun 22, 2012 we know from literary sources that ancient cilicia, a province in southeast turkey, had a significant jewish population. The lost sites of ancient cilicia biblical archaeology society. Catholicoi of the great house of cilicia and the middle east first sis era, 267301. The armenian catholicosate of the great house of cilicia is an autocephalous oriental orthodox church. Kingdom of cilicia held a significant role in the region, being a passageway from europe to asia. Browse the seleukeia, cilicia page with thumbnail images. Catholicos of the holy see of cilicia, hosted a group of church leaders at antelias who explored a more responsive and inclusive ecumenical.
Ancient books department armenian church catholicosate of. Thus, a new era opened, with the organization of dioceses and the founding of a new. This article is about the kingdom of cilicia under armenian rule. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. German, spanish and swedish, his holiness aram i has authored the following books. See professor john garstangs the land of the hittites. The see was vacant until 1058 when the patriarchate returned to cilicia.
And julius courteously entreated paul, and gave him liberty to go unto his friends to refresh himself. The book is translated by lilit aghekyan and is published thanks to the financial support of gary. Armenian kingdom of cilicia paris herouni artatsolum. In 1930, the catholicosate of cilicia was established in antelias, lebanon. Collection of ancient books the catholicosates collection of the ancient books includes more than 2000 volumes, from 19661865. See list of catholicoi of armenia for continued succession. The lost sites of ancient cilicia biblical archaeology. Berea, bithynia, caesarea, cappadocia, cape salmone, cenchrea, chios, cilicia. Cilicia turkish stamps of 1918 handstamped cilicie 1919 on pictorial issue of 19 2 pa4 on issue of 1915 1pi 20pa on commemorative issue of 1916 20pa 1pi on issue of 1917 on newspaper stamp of 1916 5pi on 2pa 5 pa on 10 on semipostal stamps of 1916 1pi 20pa 20pa on semipostal stamp of 1915. Armenian kingdom of cilicia was a sovereign principality established during the high middle ages by armenian refugees fleeing the seljuk invasion of armenia. Robert farrer zeidner, the tricolor over the taurus. Although the see at echmiadzin was restored in 1441, the cilician patriarch still continued office until the present day.
Publications armenian church catholicosate of cilicia. Hello everyone, this post is going to be a little different from the informative posts i usually write because i am excited. Armenian kingdom of cilicia simple english wikipedia. Cilicia, ancient district of southern anatolia, bounded on the north and west by the taurus mountain range, on the east by the antitaurus, and on the south by the mediterranean sea. Translations of the writings of the fathers down to a. An rcia process based on the lectionary using catholic update. Roubinnians 10801225 ad and hetoumians 12261875 ad are known see table of armenian kings. May 14, 2017 kingdom of cilicia was distinct from armenian kingdom which had been suffering from political dissensions. Jul 15, 2019 cilicia is the ancient roman name for the southeastern region of asia minor modernday turkey.