Abraham I of Jerusalem

Not to be confused with Abraham I of Jerusalem, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, 1468.

Abraham I of Jerusalem (Armenian: Աբրահամ Ա.) was the first Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem from 638 to 669 A.D.^[1][2]

Abraham I of Jerusalem
Title	Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem
Personal life
Nationality	Armenian
Religious life
Religion	Christianity
Church	Armenian Apostolic Church

He served the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem which was founded in 638 by the Armenian Apostolic Church in the Holy Land;^[3] the Armenian Apostolic Church began appointing its own bishop in Jerusalem, generally known as the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem. The office has continued, with some interruptions, to this day.

See also

• Christianity in Israel