The Armenian Church of Saint Grigor (Gregory) the Illuminator in Riga

The Armenian Church of Saint Grigor the Illuminator in Riga, the capital of Latvia, is one of the city’s landmarks and an important centre of spiritual life for the Latvian Armenian community.
The Armenian Apostolic Church was officially registered in Latvia in 1993. On December 17, 1997, the foundation stone of the Armenian church in Riga was laid (initiated by Spartak Ter-Avetisyan). With the support of local entrepreneurs, the land was transferred to the ownership of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the construction of the temple was funded by donations from believers and members of the community.
On June 30, 2011, the church was solemnly consecrated by Garegin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.
In 2020, the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in the Baltic States was established, with the Church of Saint Grigor the Illuminator in Riga serving as its centre.
Today, this church is not only a spiritual hub for Armenian believers but also one of the most important centres for preserving the identity of the Armenian community, passing on national traditions, and strengthening Armenian-Latvian cultural ties.

Reference
Poghosyan (Khakhbakyan) Gagik, Monuments of Armenian Architecture and Toponymy in the Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania. Region and the World, 2022, No. 1.