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The Armenian Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic particular church that does not acknowledge the authority of the Bishop of Rome.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic particular church *sui iuris* that explicitly acknowledges the authority of the Bishop of Rome and maintains full communion with the universal Catholic Church.
The Armenian Catholic Church is governed by Eastern canon law, which is summarized in the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church adheres to Eastern canon law, which is comprehensively summarized in the *Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches*.
The main archiepiscopal see of the Armenian Catholic Church is located in Yerevan, Armenia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The main archiepiscopal see and cathedral of the Armenian Catholic Church are located in Beirut, Lebanon, not Yerevan, Armenia.
The Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of the See of Cilicia is the supreme authority of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of the See of Cilicia is indeed recognized as the supreme authority governing the Armenian Catholic Church.
Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian was elected as the new patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church on September 23, 2021.
Answer: True
Explanation: Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian was elected as the new patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church on September 23, 2021.
Which of the following best describes the Armenian Catholic Church's relationship with the universal Catholic Church?
Answer: It is an Eastern Catholic particular church that acknowledges the authority of the Bishop of Rome and maintains full communion.
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic particular church *sui iuris* that is in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, recognizing his authority.
What is the primary governing legal framework for the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Eastern canon law, summarized in the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches.
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church is governed by Eastern canon law, which is codified in the *Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches*.
Who is the head of the *sui iuris* Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: The Armenian Catholic Patriarch of Cilicia
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Patriarch of Cilicia serves as the head of the *sui iuris* Armenian Catholic Church.
What is recognized as the supreme authority of the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: The Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of the See of Cilicia
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of the See of Cilicia is recognized as the supreme authority of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Who was elected as the new patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church on September 23, 2021?
Answer: Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian
Explanation: Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian was elected as the new patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church on September 23, 2021.
The Armenian Catholic Church formally originated in 1742 within the Ottoman Empire.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church was formally established by Pope Benedict XIV in 1742, originating within the Ottoman Empire.
The Armenian Catholic Church separated from the Greek Orthodox Church due to theological differences.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church separated from the Armenian Apostolic Church, not the Greek Orthodox Church, due to theological differences and a desire for communion with Rome.
Abraham Petros I Ardzivian is recognized as the founder of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Answer: True
Explanation: Abraham Petros I Ardzivian's election as patriarch was a pivotal moment in the formal establishment of the Armenian Catholic Church, leading to his recognition as its founder.
The Armenian Church formally broke communion with the Chalcedonian Churches at the 3rd Synod of Dvin in 451.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Armenian Church formally broke communion with the Chalcedonian Churches at the 3rd Synod of Dvin in 610, not 451, after initially disagreeing with the Council of Chalcedon.
During the Crusades in 1198, the Church of the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia entered into a lasting union with the Catholic Church.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the Church of the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia did enter into union with the Catholic Church in 1198 during the Crusades, this attempt at union proved not to be lasting.
In medieval China, local Armenians were converted to Catholicism by John of Montecorvino in Beijing.
Answer: True
Explanation: John of Montecorvino successfully converted local Armenians to Catholicism in Beijing during medieval China, and an Armenian Franciscan Catholic community was also established in Quanzhou.
The Armenian Catholic Church was formally established by Pope Clement VII in 1740.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church was formally established by Pope Benedict XIV in 1742, not Pope Clement VII in 1740.
In 1749, the Armenian Catholic Church built a convent in Bzoummar, Lebanon.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church did construct a convent in Bzoummar, Lebanon, in 1749.
The Armenian Catholic Church was scattered between 1915 and 1918 due to the Hamidian Massacres.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church was scattered between 1915 and 1918 due to the Armenian genocide, not the Hamidian Massacres.
An Armenian Catholic community was formed in Poland in the 1630s when Nicholas Torosowicz, the Armenian bishop of Leopolis, entered into union with the Catholic Church.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic community in Poland originated in the 1630s following the union of Bishop Nicholas (Mikołaj) Torosowicz of Leopolis with the Catholic Church.
In 1992, the Armenian Apostolic Church declared the presence of the Armenian Catholic Church in Armenia to be 'unacceptable and to be refuted'.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1992, Catholicos Vasken I of the Armenian Apostolic Church, during a Holy Synod, formally declared the presence of the Armenian Catholic Church in Armenia as 'unacceptable and to be refuted'.
In what year did the Armenian Catholic Church originate?
Answer: 1742
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church formally originated in 1742 within the Ottoman Empire.
From which church did the Armenian Catholic Church separate?
Answer: The Armenian Apostolic Church
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church separated from the Armenian Apostolic Church due to theological differences and a desire for communion with Rome.
Who is recognized as the founder of the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Abraham Petros I Ardzivian
Explanation: Abraham Petros I Ardzivian is recognized as the founder of the Armenian Catholic Church, having been elected patriarch and playing a pivotal role in its formal establishment.
When did the Armenian Church formally break communion with the Chalcedonian Churches?
Answer: At the 3rd Synod of Dvin in 610
Explanation: The Armenian Church formally broke communion with the Chalcedonian Churches at the 3rd Synod of Dvin in 610, following its disagreement with the Council of Chalcedon.
In what year did the Church of the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia attempt to unite with the Catholic Church during the Crusades?
Answer: 1198
Explanation: The Church of the Armenian kingdom of Cilicia entered into union with the Catholic Church during the Crusades in 1198.
Who converted local Armenians to Catholicism in Beijing during medieval China?
Answer: John of Montecorvino
Explanation: John of Montecorvino was responsible for converting local Armenians to Catholicism in Beijing during medieval China.
In what year did the Armenian Catholic Church build a convent in Bzoummar, Lebanon?
Answer: 1749
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church built a convent in Bzoummar, Lebanon, in 1749.
What significant historical event led to the scattering of the Armenian Catholic Church between 1915 and 1918?
Answer: The Armenian genocide
Explanation: The Armenian genocide, occurring between 1915 and 1918, was the significant historical event that led to the scattering of the Armenian Catholic Church.
The Armenian Catholic community in Poland was formed in the 1630s when which bishop entered into union with the Catholic Church?
Answer: Nicholas (Mikołaj) Torosowicz
Explanation: Nicholas (Mikołaj) Torosowicz, the Armenian bishop of Leopolis, entered into union with the Catholic Church in the 1630s, leading to the formation of the Armenian Catholic community in Poland.
What was the Armenian Apostolic Church's reaction to the presence of the Armenian Catholic Church in Armenia in 1992?
Answer: They declared it 'unacceptable and to be refuted'.
Explanation: In 1992, the Armenian Apostolic Church, through its Catholicos Vasken I, formally declared the presence of the Armenian Catholic Church in Armenia to be 'unacceptable and to be refuted'.
The Armenian Catholic Church primarily uses the Latin Rite liturgy, celebrated in the Armenian language.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church utilizes the Armenian Rite liturgy, not the Latin Rite, and it is celebrated in the Armenian language.
The Armenian Rite liturgy developed after the post-Chalcedonian interruption of communion.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Armenian Rite liturgy developed *before* the post-Chalcedonian interruption of communion, and it is historically shared by all Armenian Christians.
Armenian Rite church buildings typically feature many icons, similar to Byzantine churches.
Answer: False
Explanation: Armenian Rite church buildings typically feature only a few icons, contrasting with the many found in Byzantine churches.
The use of a bishop's mitre in the Armenian Rite is a unique indigenous practice with no Western influence.
Answer: False
Explanation: The use of a bishop's mitre in the Armenian Rite is indicative of Western missionary influence, not a unique indigenous practice without external influence.
What is the liturgical language used by the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Armenian
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church celebrates its liturgy in the Armenian language, adhering to the Armenian Rite.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of Armenian Rite church buildings?
Answer: They include a barrier that conceals the priest and the altar from the congregation.
Explanation: Armenian Rite church buildings are characterized by a barrier that conceals the priest and the altar from the congregation during certain parts of the liturgy, and they feature only a few icons.
What Western influence is evident in the Armenian Rite's practices?
Answer: The use of a bishop's mitre.
Explanation: The use of a bishop's mitre in the Armenian Rite is a clear example of Western influence on its practices.
After World War II, the Armenian Catholic community in Poland was completely dissolved and no longer maintains any parishes.
Answer: False
Explanation: After World War II, the Armenian Catholic community in Poland was displaced but continues to maintain three parishes in present-day Poland.
Armenians in Transylvania converted to Catholicism, a process accompanied by acculturation under Hungarian influence.
Answer: True
Explanation: The conversion of Armenians in Transylvania to Catholicism was indeed accompanied by a process of acculturation influenced by Hungarian policies.
Lebanon serves as the headquarters for the Armenian Catholic Church today.
Answer: True
Explanation: The main archiepiscopal see and *de facto* headquarters of the Armenian Catholic Church are located in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Ordinariate for Catholics of Armenian Rite in Eastern Europe was established in the late 1920s due to a decline in emigration.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Ordinariate for Catholics of Armenian Rite in Eastern Europe was established *after* the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, following a period of persecution that caused many Armenian Catholics to emigrate, not due to a decline in emigration.
Gyumri was chosen as the residence for the Ordinariate for Catholics of Armenian Rite in Eastern Europe because it is the largest city in southern Armenia.
Answer: False
Explanation: Gyumri was chosen as the residence for the Ordinariate because most Catholic Armenians in Armenia live in the northern parts of the country, making it a central location for these communities.
Catholic Armenians in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, primarily reside in urban centers like Tbilisi.
Answer: False
Explanation: Catholic Armenians in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, primarily reside in Akhaltsikhe and its nearby villages, as well as in the Akhalkalaki and Ninotsminda regions, often in distant rural areas, rather than urban centers like Tbilisi.
The increase in Armenian Catholics in Russia is primarily due to extensive migration from Armenia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Answer: True
Explanation: The significant increase in Armenian Catholics in Russia is indeed primarily attributed to the extensive migration from Armenia that followed the collapse of the Soviet Union.
The majority of the 1.5 million Armenians living in North America belong to the Armenian Catholic Church.
Answer: False
Explanation: Only approximately 35,000 of the 1.5 million Armenians in North America belong to the Armenian Catholic Church, indicating it is not the majority.
By the end of the 19th century, New York was a primary settlement for Armenian Catholic communities in the U.S.
Answer: True
Explanation: By the end of the 19th century, New York had indeed become a primary settlement for Armenian Catholic communities in the U.S., particularly for survivors of the Hamidian Massacres.
The Catholic Armenian Community of São Paulo, Brazil, was founded in 1923 as a direct mission from the Vatican.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Catholic Armenian Community of São Paulo, Brazil, was founded in 1935 as the Chaplaincy of the Catholic Armenian Mission, in response to requests from Armenian immigrants, not as a direct mission from the Vatican in 1923.
The 2017 Annuario Pontificio reported a total membership of 150,000 for the Armenian Catholic Church.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2017 *Annuario Pontificio* reported a total membership of 757,726 for the Armenian Catholic Church, not 150,000.
After World War II, how many parishes does the Armenian Catholic community maintain in present-day Poland?
Answer: Three
Explanation: After World War II, the Armenian Catholic community in Poland, though displaced, continues to maintain three parishes in Gdańsk, Gliwice, and Warsaw.
What influence accompanied the conversion of Armenians in Transylvania to Catholicism?
Answer: Hungarian influence and policies
Explanation: The conversion of Armenians in Transylvania to Catholicism was accompanied by acculturation under Hungarian influence and policies.
Which country serves as the headquarters for the Armenian Catholic Church today?
Answer: Lebanon
Explanation: Lebanon, specifically Beirut, serves as the location for the main archiepiscopal see and *de facto* headquarters of the Armenian Catholic Church.
What led to the establishment of the Ordinariate for Catholics of Armenian Rite in Eastern Europe after the fall of the Soviet Union?
Answer: The merger of communities in Georgia, Russia, and Armenia by Pope John Paul II.
Explanation: After the fall of the Soviet Union, Pope John Paul II established the Ordinariate for Catholics of Armenian Rite in Eastern Europe by merging existing communities in Georgia, Russia, and Armenia.
Why was Gyumri chosen as the residence for the Ordinariate for Catholics of Armenian Rite in Eastern Europe?
Answer: Most Catholic Armenians in Armenia live in the northern parts of the country, making it a central location.
Explanation: Gyumri was selected as the Ordinariate's residence due to its central location for the majority of Catholic Armenians residing in the northern regions of Armenia.
Where do Catholic Armenians in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, primarily reside today?
Answer: Akhaltsikhe and its nearby villages, as well as Akhalkalaki and Ninotsminda regions.
Explanation: Catholic Armenians in Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia, primarily reside in Akhaltsikhe and its surrounding villages, along with the Akhalkalaki and Ninotsminda regions.
The increase in Armenian Catholics in Russia is primarily attributed to what factor?
Answer: Extensive migration from Armenia to Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Explanation: The primary factor contributing to the increase in Armenian Catholics in Russia is the extensive migration from Armenia that has occurred since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
By the end of the 19th century, which U.S. city was a primary settlement for Armenian Catholic communities, especially for survivors of the Hamidian Massacres?
Answer: New York
Explanation: By the end of the 19th century, New York served as a primary settlement for Armenian Catholic communities in the U.S., particularly for those who survived the Hamidian Massacres.
Beginning in the 1970s, many Armenian Catholics migrated to the United States and Canada from which region?
Answer: Middle Eastern countries like Lebanon and Syria
Explanation: Starting in the 1970s, a significant number of Armenian Catholics migrated to the United States and Canada from Middle Eastern countries such as Lebanon and Syria.
Approximately how many Armenian Catholics reside in France?
Answer: 30,000
Explanation: Approximately 30,000 Armenian Catholics reside in France, served by the Eparchy of Sainte-Croix-de-Paris.
When was the Catholic Armenian Community of São Paulo, Brazil, founded as the Chaplaincy of the Catholic Armenian Mission?
Answer: 1935
Explanation: The Catholic Armenian Community of São Paulo, Brazil, was founded in 1935 as the Chaplaincy of the Catholic Armenian Mission.
What was the estimated number of Armenian Catholics worldwide in 1911?
Answer: 136,400
Explanation: In 1911, the estimated number of Armenian Catholics worldwide was 136,400.
According to independent sources, what was the estimated number of Catholic Armenians in the early 21st century?
Answer: Around 150,000
Explanation: Independent sources estimate the number of Catholic Armenians in the early 21st century to be around 150,000.
According to the 2017 *Annuario Pontificio*, what was the total membership of the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: 757,726
Explanation: The 2017 *Annuario Pontificio* reported a total membership of 757,726 for the Armenian Catholic Church.
In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI elevated the Catholic Exarchate of the USA and Canada to the status of a diocese.
Answer: True
Explanation: Pope Benedict XVI did elevate the Catholic Exarchate of the USA and Canada to the status of a diocese in 2005.
Bishop Krikor Gabroyan was appointed as the first bishop of the newly elevated Armenian Catholic diocese in the USA and Canada.
Answer: False
Explanation: Manuel Batakian became the first bishop of the newly elevated Armenian Catholic diocese in the USA and Canada, not Krikor Gabroyan.
The Eparchy of Sainte-Croix-de-Paris was established in 1960 with Bishop Garabed Armadouni as its first exarch.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Eparchy of Sainte-Croix-de-Paris was indeed established in 1960, and Bishop Garabed Armadouni served as its inaugural exarch.
The Archeparchy of Lviv in Ukraine is not part of the current hierarchy of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Archeparchy of Lviv in Ukraine is explicitly listed as part of the current hierarchy of the Armenian Catholic Church.
The Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in the United States of America and Canada is a suffragan eparchy within the Patriarch's Metropolitan Province of Cilicia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in the United States and Canada is an eparchy serving the diaspora *outside* the Patriarch's Metropolitan Province of Cilicia, which includes Ispahan, Alexandria, and Kameshli.
The Patriarchal Exarchate of Jerusalem and Amman covers only the Holy Land.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Patriarchal Exarchate of Jerusalem and Amman covers both Jordan and the Holy Land, not just the Holy Land.
Pessinus is listed as a titular metropolitan archeparchy associated with the Armenian Catholic Church.
Answer: True
Explanation: Pessinus is indeed listed among the titular metropolitan archeparchies associated with the Armenian Catholic Church.
Chalcedon is listed as a titular metropolitan archeparchy of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Answer: False
Explanation: Chalcedon is listed as a titular *non-metropolitan* archeparchy, not a titular metropolitan archeparchy, of the Armenian Catholic Church.
What change in status occurred for the Catholic Exarchate of the USA and Canada in 2005?
Answer: It was elevated to the status of a diocese.
Explanation: In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI elevated the Catholic Exarchate of the USA and Canada to the status of a diocese.
Who became the first bishop of the newly elevated Armenian Catholic diocese in the USA and Canada in 2005?
Answer: Manuel Batakian
Explanation: Manuel Batakian was appointed as the first bishop of the newly elevated Armenian Catholic diocese in the USA and Canada in 2005.
Who was appointed as the new bishop for the Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in New York for Armenian Catholics in 2011?
Answer: Archpriest Mikaël Antoine Mouradian
Explanation: In 2011, Archpriest Mikaël Antoine Mouradian was appointed as the new bishop for the Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in New York for Armenian Catholics.
Which of the following is NOT an administrative division used to structure the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Synodal Provinces
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church is structured into Archdioceses, Eparchies, Apostolic Exarchates, Ordinariates for the Faithful of the Eastern Rite, and Patriarchal Exarchates, but 'Synodal Provinces' is not listed as one of its administrative divisions.
Which of the following is an archeparchy within the current hierarchy of the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Archeparchy of Baghdad in Iraq
Explanation: The Archeparchy of Baghdad in Iraq is listed as an archeparchy within the current hierarchy of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Which of the following is a suffragan eparchy within the Patriarch's Metropolitan Province of Cilicia?
Answer: Ispahan in Iran
Explanation: Ispahan in Iran is listed as a suffragan eparchy within the Patriarch's Metropolitan Province of Cilicia.
Which eparchy serves Armenian Catholics in Argentina?
Answer: Eparchy of Saint Gregory of Narek in Buenos Aires
Explanation: The Eparchy of Saint Gregory of Narek in Buenos Aires serves Armenian Catholics in Argentina.
The Armenian Catholic Apostolic Exarchate of Latin America and Mexico is classified as what type of jurisdiction?
Answer: An Apostolic Exarchate
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Apostolic Exarchate of Latin America and Mexico is classified as an Apostolic Exarchate, a missionary jurisdiction directly dependent on the Holy See.
The Ordinariate for the Faithful of the Eastern Rites in Eastern Europe (except Romania) is based in which city?
Answer: Gyumri, Armenia
Explanation: The Ordinariate for the Faithful of the Eastern Rites in Eastern Europe (except Romania) is headquartered in Gyumri, Armenia.
Which of the following is a Patriarchal Exarchate of the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Damascus, Syria
Explanation: Damascus, Syria, is listed as one of the Patriarchal Exarchates of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Which of the following is listed as a titular metropolitan archeparchy associated with the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Pessinus
Explanation: Pessinus is listed among the titular metropolitan archeparchies associated with the Armenian Catholic Church.
Which of the following is an example of a titular non-metropolitan archeparchy of the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Colonia in Armenia
Explanation: Colonia in Armenia is listed as an example of a titular non-metropolitan archeparchy of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Which of the following is an example of a titular eparchy within the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Marasc
Explanation: Marasc is listed as an example of a titular eparchy within the Armenian Catholic Church.
Armenian Caritas is the official aid organization of the Catholic Church in Armenia.
Answer: True
Explanation: Armenian Caritas serves as the official aid organization of the Catholic Church in Armenia, providing humanitarian assistance and social services.
Priesthood candidates in the Armenian Catholic Church complete all their studies, from basic to theology, at the seminary in Gyumri.
Answer: False
Explanation: Priesthood candidates undertake basic studies in Gyumri but then proceed to the Pontifical College of the Armenians in Rome for their philosophy and theology studies.
The Mekhitarists in the U.S. primarily focused on establishing new missions for non-Armenians rather than preserving Armenian identity.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Mekhitarists in the U.S. were specifically dedicated to preserving Armenian identity and supported the founding of the Mekhitarian College in Los Angeles, among other educational initiatives.
*Massis* is the official organ of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Avedik* is the official organ of the Armenian Catholic Church; *Massis* is a general monthly publication.
The Armenian Catholic Church publishes liturgical and spiritual books through its own presses.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Armenian Catholic Church operates its own presses for publishing liturgical and spiritual books, as well as other Catholic publications.
Where do priesthood candidates for the Armenian Catholic Church pursue their philosophy and theology studies after basic studies in Gyumri?
Answer: The Pontifical College of the Armenians in Rome.
Explanation: After completing basic studies in Gyumri, priesthood candidates for the Armenian Catholic Church continue their philosophy and theology studies at the Pontifical College of the Armenians in Rome.
Which educational organization was dedicated to preserving Armenian identity in the U.S. and supported the founding of a college in Los Angeles?
Answer: The Mekhitarists
Explanation: The Mekhitarists were an educational organization dedicated to preserving Armenian identity in the U.S. and supported the founding of the Mekhitarian College in Los Angeles.
Which religious order has a community residing in Sèvres, France, within the Armenian Catholic Eparchy?
Answer: Mekhitarist Fathers
Explanation: A community of Mekhitarist Fathers resides in Sèvres, France, within the Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Sainte-Croix-de-Paris.
What is the name of the official organ (publication) of the Armenian Catholic Church?
Answer: Avedik
Explanation: *Avedik* is identified as the official organ (publication) of the Armenian Catholic Church.
Beyond periodicals, what other types of materials does the Armenian Catholic Church publish through its presses?
Answer: Liturgical and spiritual books, as well as pamphlets and translations of general Catholic publications.
Explanation: In addition to periodicals, the Armenian Catholic Church publishes numerous liturgical and spiritual books, pamphlets, and translations of general Catholic publications through its presses.