Church of St. Sahak-Mesrop in Cologne – the main shrine of local Armenians

Most of the Armenians came to Germany during the Genocide and in 90s. In this country our people have succeeded in various fields such as science, building, etc.

Today, about 50-60 thousand Armenians live in Germany. There are Armenian schools, media and charity organizations.

The Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Germany was founded in Cologne, in 1991. Later, Cologne became home to one of the Armenian Churches in Germany – Church of St. Sahak-Mesrop.

In January 1999, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin I consecrated it in honor of St. Sahak-Mesrop.
Representatives of the German Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church tried to create the atmosphere of the Armenian Church. The church, eventually, was renovated and redecorated.