Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nakhchivan

The Archdiocese of Nakhchivan (also known as Archdiocese of Naxivan, Archdiocese of Nakhtchevan, or Archdiocese of Nachitschewan) was a Roman Catholic diocese in Armenia, located in the city of Nakhchivan, in modern day Azerbaijan. In 1847, it was suppressed.[1][2]

History

Ordinaries

Diocese of Nakhchivan

Established 1318
Latin Name: Naxivansus

Archdiocese of Nakhchivan

Elevated: 1633 Feb 21

Suppressed 1847

References

  1. "Archdiocese of Nachitschewan (Naxivan, Nakhtchevan, Nakhchivan)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Archdiocese of Nachitschewan” GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. "Archbishop Nicholas Friton" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 15, 2016
  4. "Archbishop Azarias Friton, O.P." Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
  5. "Archbishop Sebastien Knab, O.P. " Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 14, 2016
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