Is the Armenian Apostolic Church in communion with the Catholic Church?

The Armenian Apostolic Church is distinct from the Armenian Catholic Church, the latter being a sui juris Eastern Catholic Church, part of the Catholic Church.

When did Cilicia fall?

seventh century
Cilicia fell to Arab invasions in the seventh century and was entirely incorporated into the Rashidun Caliphate. However, the Caliphate failed to gain a permanent foothold in Anatolia, as Cilicia was reconquered in the year 965 by Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus II Phocas.

Who established the Armenian Church?

Gregory the Illuminator
Bartholomew the ApostleThaddeus of Edessa
Armenia Church/Founders

What is meaning of apostolic?

Apostolic means belonging or relating to a Christian religious leader, especially the Pope. The work would be done by an apostolic administrator appointed by Rome. 2. adjective. Apostolic means belonging or relating to the early followers of Christ and to their teaching.

What does the Apostolic Church believe?

Apostolic followers believe in God to be of only one form. They believe each to be another form of Jesus. In order to achieve one’s salvation, in Apostolic culture, one must repent for his or her sins and be baptized by immersion.

What was Armenia called in biblical times?

Hayk
The original Armenian name for the country is Hayk, which was later called Hayastan (land of Hayk). This comes from an ancient legend of Hayk and Bel where Hayk defeats his historical enemy Bel. The word Bel is named in the bible at Isaiah 46:1 and Jeremiah 50:20 and 51:44.

Who conquered Cilicia?

king Alexander the Great
His successor was expelled by the Macedonian king Alexander the Great, who conquered Cilicia in the summer of 333, and fell ill at Tarsus (text).

Where was Cilicia in Bible times?

Turkey
Cilicia is the ancient Roman name for the southeastern region of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). 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.