Megerdich I of Cilicia
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His Holiness Megerdich I (?- died 1894), was Catholicos of Cilicia of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church
from 1871 to 1894.
After his death, the position of catholicos remained vacant for 8 years (1894-1902), after which Sahag II of Cilicia was elected as catholicos.
Armenian Apostolic Church
The Armenian Apostolic Church is the world's oldest National Church, is part of Oriental Orthodoxy, and is one of the most ancient Christian communities. Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD, in establishing this church...
from 1871 to 1894.
After his death, the position of catholicos remained vacant for 8 years (1894-1902), after which Sahag II of Cilicia was elected as catholicos.