Cathedral of St. James, Jerusalem

For a church dedicated to James Intercisus in Jerusalem, see Church of St. James Intercisus.

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Cathedral of Saint James Սրբոց Յակոբեանց Վանք Հայոց
Interior of the cathedral
Basic information
Location	Armenian Quarter, Jerusalem
Geographic coordinates	31°46′28″N 35°13′44″E / 31.77444°N 35.22889°E / 31.77444; 35.22889Coordinates: 31°46′28″N 35°13′44″E / 31.77444°N 35.22889°E / 31.77444; 35.22889
Affiliation	Armenian Apostolic Church
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Cathedral
Status	Active
Architectural description
Architectural type	domed basilica
Architectural style	Armenian
Completed	12th century

The Cathedral of St. James (Armenian: Սրբոց Յակոբեանց Վանք Հայոց, or Saint Jacob Armenian Cathedral) is a 12th century Armenian church in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem, near the quarter's entry gate. The cathedral is dedicated to Christian Saints: James the Greater (one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus) and James the Just (brother of Jesus).^[1]

It is the principal church of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem also known as the Armenian Patriarchate of St. James.

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The entry gate to the Armenian Quarter
Entrance of the Cathedral
Closeup of metalwork at the entrance
Arches and dome from the inside
Another view of the interior
Epitaph and mural at the tomb of Patriarch Abraham, since 1192

Armenian stonework on the walls
A khachkar
Another khachkar
An Amenaprkitch-style khachkar

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References

^ "St. James Cathedral". The Jerusalem Post. 4 June 2009. Retrieved 5 July 2009.

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Bibliography

Armenian Patriarchate: official website

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