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Holy Trinity Church, Fresno

Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
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The Holy Trinity Church in 2009.
Basic information
Location 2226 Ventura Street, Fresno, California, U.S.
Geographic coordinates 36°43′54″N 119°46′58″W / 36.731694°N 119.782639°W / 36.731694; -119.782639Coordinates: 36°43′54″N 119°46′58″W / 36.731694°N 119.782639°W / 36.731694; -119.782639
Affiliation Armenian Apostolic Church
Country United States of America
Architectural description
Architect(s) Lawrence Karekin Condrajian
Architectural style Revivalism, Armenian influence
Groundbreaking 1913
Completed 1914
Official name: Holy Trinity Armeian Apostolic Church
Designated July 31, 1986
Reference no. 86002097

The Holy Trinity Church (Armenian: Սուրբ Երրորդութիւն եկեղեցի) is an Armenian Apostolic church in Fresno, California. It was built in 1914, being the first one built in the style of traditional Armenian church architecture in the United States. The church has served as a focal point for Fresno's Armenian community since 1914.

Holy Trinity is the oldest Armenian church in the Western United States and the oldest standing Armenian church in the country. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1986.



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