Armenian church of Saint Jacob, Armenian Apostolic Orthodox church in 3rd arrondissement, Lyon, France.
The Armenian Church of Saint Jacob features modern architectural elements combined with traditional Armenian design at the intersection of rue d'Arménie and rue André Philip.
The construction of this religious edifice began in June 1954 and reached completion in 1963, when Archbishop Sérovpé Manoukian consecrated the building.
The church functions as a central meeting point for the Armenian community in Lyon, offering regular religious services and maintaining traditional practices.
Located at 40 rue d'Arménie, the church welcomes visitors through public transportation connections and provides dedicated bicycle parking areas near the entrance.
The building's construction was made possible through community fundraising efforts, with Garabed Hagopian providing substantial financial support to the project.
Location: 3rd arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1963
Architectural style: Armenian church architecture
Address: 40 rue d'Arménie 69003 Lyon
GPS coordinates: 45.75443,4.85202
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:57
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