Oriental Orthodox

The Oriental Orthodox communion comprises six groups: Syriac Orthodox,Coptic Orthodox, Ethiopian Orthodox, Eritrean Orthodox, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (India) and Armenian Apostolic churches.

World Heritage Sites connected to 'Oriental Orthodox':

  • Abu Mena Pilgrimage site for the Coptic Orthodox
  • Armenian Monastic Ensembles St. Thaddeus is 2nd important site for Armenian Apostolic Church
  • Echmiatsin and Zvartnots Echmiatsin, Mother See of Armenian Apostolic Church
  • Haghpat and Sanahin Haghpat is property of the Armenian Apostolic Church
  • Historic Cairo Includes Coptic Cairo (Coptic Orthodox)
  • Lalibela Churches belong to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
  • Monastery of Geghard Property of the Armenian Apostolic Church
  • Old City of Jerusalem Armenian Quarter: Armenian Apostolic Church; Syriac Church
  • Venice and its Lagoon Island of San Lazzaro degli Armeni ; link