Pictured another church - the Brethren Church Center going up in Abu Dhabi. You will likely not see a cross or a steeple ~ coinciding with the Swiss and other minaret restrictions here in Europe. Neighbouring Qatar completed its first in 1300 years church ~ Lady of the Rosary ~ back in 2008. There are at least 6 churches in Abu Dhabi and there are 20 churches in all in the UAE. And of course there are none in Saudi Arabia.
The first Armenian church will be built in Abu Dhabi, press service of the Armenian Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia reports.
After leaving India, H.H. Catholicos Aram I spent two days in the Gulf Region visiting the members of the Armenian Diocese.
In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the dignitary met with the clergy and leaders of both communities and greeted the members during a Vespers Service in Abu Dhabi. He invited the people to deepen their faith in God and shape their lives according to the Gospel values.
Political authorities of Abu Dhabi informed Aram I that in response to an earlier request, the ruler of Abu Dhabi was offering a peace of 3000m2 land to erect a church and a community center.
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