St. Ann’s Armenian Catholic Cathedral

St. Ann's is an Armenian Catholic cathedral that was located in Lower Manhattan on East 12th Street, combining Georgian architectural elements with stained glass windows. The interior was shaped by these colored windows, which cast light throughout the sacred spaces.

The cathedral was established in 1983 as St. Ann's Armenian Rite Catholic Cathedral and served for two decades as a center for the Armenian Catholic community. After closing in 2003, the congregation moved to Brooklyn where it continued its mission.

The cathedral served as a gathering place where the Armenian Catholic community maintained its Eastern religious customs and traditions. Visitors notice the distinctly Eastern character of the space, which set it apart from typical Western churches.

The location sits in an active neighborhood of Manhattan with good public transit access and nearby cafes and shops. Visitors should know that this site has not been in operation at this location since 2003, and the community is now based in Brooklyn.

The cathedral was an early example of an established Armenian Catholic church in New York representing a smaller branch of the Catholic faith. Its relocation to Brooklyn shows how religious communities must adapt their physical spaces to remain connected to their growing congregations.