Czech Republic

The Armenian Community of the Czech Republic

The Armenian community in the Czech Republic began to form in the early 1980s. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the community grew significantly. Although there is no exact official data on the number of Armenians living in the country, unofficial sources estimate the population to be around 5,000–8,000. As of December 31, 2024, according to the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior’s 2024 Q4 migration report, 2,635 Armenian citizens were officially registered in the country with valid residence permits, including both temporary and permanent residents.

The Church

The spiritual leadership of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the Czech Republic was officially registered by the Czech Ministry of Culture on March 27, 2013. The church is based at the “Holy Spirit” church in Prague. The spiritual pastor is Father Barsegh Pilavchian. Near the church, a traditional Armenian khachkar (cross-stone) has been placed, and two more are located in the cities of Jihlava and Kralupy nad Vltavou in memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.

Community and Cultural Activities

Despite the absence of traditional Armenian community structures in Czechia, several organizations have developed over the years:

“ORER” European Magazine – Published in Prague since September 1999. Editor-in-chief: Hakob Asatryan. The magazine covers social, cultural, political, and sports life of Armenians both in Armenia and European communities. Since December 2012, the website ORER.eu has also been operating, edited by Anna Karapetyan.
Armenian Saturday School – Operating in Prague since 1997 (activities began in 1996). School Director: Gohar Melikyan. Classes are held in a building of Charles University.
“Urartu” Armenian-Czech Union – Based in the city of Jihlava. President: Alexander Sargsyan. The union is actively engaged in the Vysočina region. The first Armenian khachkar in the Czech Republic was installed in Jihlava, commemorating the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
“Nairi” Armenian Association – Based in Brno. President: Hakob Khojayan. The association aims to strengthen community ties and promote the preservation of Armenian identity and heritage.
Union of Armenian Youth of the Czech Republic – Operating in Prague. Executive Committee Head: Mariam Aloyan. The union organizes youth gatherings, cultural events, film screenings, and theatrical performances.
“ČARM” organization – Operating in Prague since March 2023. Founding Director: Bella Knyazchyan. The organization aims to act as a bridge between Armenia and the Czech Republic by presenting Armenian culture, history, and heritage to the European public.
"Pinocchio and Kids" Kindergarten – Located in the center of Prague. Director: Gohar Aharonyan. The kindergarten focuses specifically on the cultural upbringing of Armenian children.
“Dina Dance” Ensemble – Directed by Diana Hakobyan. The ensemble promotes Armenian national dances in the Czech Republic through performances and dance classes.

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