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Discovering an Armenian Church in Bangladesh
Armen Arslanian, an Armenian from Los Angeles, had been traveling on business to Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, for many years.
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Interesting article and great photos!
It’s interesting to make a list with photos of all Armenian churches in Asia. I believe most were built by tradesmen of New Julfa (a suburb of Isfahan). I visited the Armenian church in Singapore on its 200th anniversary with a couple hundred Armenians from all over the world and a visiting Bishop from Sydney Australia..
It’s a joy to hear the church is still there in its full glory. Many Bangladeshis are familiar with the rich history of Armenians in Dhaka and the great contribution they had made to trade and commerce.
Thank you Bangladesh for preserving such a beautiful church.
Very interesting to read about the Armenians in Dhaka and Yangon (Rangoon). My father, Albert, and his two brothers where born in Rangoon and baptized in the Armenian church there. My grandfather had travelled to Burma from Julfa, Iran and lived there until the 1940s. There was a Mr. Marin living in Los Angeles who was a close friend of my father. Thank you
Absolutely amazing article! This information is so exciting! Thank you! I hope this means a book with all your
Great photos! Can’t wait.! Congratulations!❤️🙏
Wonderful article! Really enjoyed hearing about your humanitarian goal and how it blossomed into a rich story of our heritage in the far east. Thank you for sharing your discoveries.
Matthew and Robert,
Thank you for your work on the Safe water project.I agree, it will save lives! The piece on the Armenian Church in Dhaka is unbelievable and enlightening. Thanks for sharing the rich History of the Church. Well done, fellows….
Totally agree 👍
Here at the Armenian Museum of America in Watertown our collection includes 3 gravestone rubbings made at the Armenian cemetary in Dhaka. Thank you for reminding us of this lost community.
What a wonderful and uplifting article about bringing life back to an Armenian Church with rich heritage! Thank you also for your contribution and great accomplishment of the Safe Water Project for the community!
Absolutely incredible story! – The seed in the efforts of those earlier ( of Mr. Martin, and others ) have blossomed with the help of those downline, perpetuating those efforts. An AMAZING story, of work, efforts in Faith, and a great purpose THAT church serves the community today. Thank you, to my cousin Robert Kurkjian who contributed in this great work in his travels. The Lord works in Special, divine ways. Thankful. Edward A. Sarkisian
It’s very gratifying to see Armenian churches around the world. I was fortunate enough to see the Armenian church in Singapore
Thanks for such a deep commitment to the Armenian culture that you took time from your professional duties on the trip to visit, photograph, research and write about the history of this isolated church.
Thanks for the extremely interesting and engaging article. You showed us a historic church and how a small group of Armenians felt it so important to build a monument reflecting their Christian faith and Armenian culture.
After the Armenian community ceased, the successor used the building to help the needy. This encourages us to find ways for our churches to become involved and helpful to our communities.
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Hopefully, there will be a continuous incoming of Armenian Priest here in Dhaka as well as some Armenians also. The people of Bangladesh will cordially receive them, as it will not only help to flourish Armenian cultures in my county but also will be a testament to the Armenian heritage in Bengal.