Archbishop Sion Adamian
Primate of the Diocese of Armavir
- General Information
Was born on September 20, 1963, in Abadan, Iran. Baptismal name is Robert.
From 1970 to 1980 - N6 Secondary school in Etchmiadzin.
From 1970 to 1985 - Gevorkian Theological Seminary.
- Ecclesiastical titles and ordination
In 1985 - Ordained to the Diaconate by His Eminence Archbishop Hoosik Santourian.
In 1987 - Ordained as a Celibate priest by His Eminence Archbishop Nerses Pozapalian
In 1991 - Rank of Archimandrite by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian. (Thesis: “The Bulgarian Orthodox Church”.
In 2001 - Consecrated as a Bishop by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.
In 2019 - Rank of Archbishop by the Encyclical of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.
- Tenure
From 1986 to 1987 - Secretariat of the Pontifical Administration.
From 1987 to 1988 - Assistant to the Vicar General of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese.
From 1988 to 1989 - Armenian Diocese of Bulgaria, spiritual pastor of Holy Mother of God Church in Sofia.
From 1989 to 1999 - Spiritual Pastor of St. Sarkis Church in Varna.
From 1999 to 2000 - Assistant to the Vicar General of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese.
From 2000 to 2001 - Locum Tenens in the Diocese of Gegharqunik.
Since 2001 - Primate of the Diocese of Armavir
