Armenians in Bahrain

The Armenians in Bahrain are people of Armenian descent living in Bahrain. They number around 50, living mainly in the capital, Manama. They come from Lebanon and Syria, attracted by the economic opportunities provided by the country. The Armenians in Bahrain are Armenian Apostolics (Orthodox Armenians) belonging to the Armenian Apostolic Church and under the jurisdiction of the Holy See of Cilicia. The Catholicossate of the Great House of Cilicia (also known as the Holy See of Cilicia) has established the "Diocese of Kuwait and the Arabian Gulf Countries" headquartered in Kuwait, but also serving the Armenians in the Persian Gulf including Bahrain.