The Armenian presence in Cyprus dates back to the sixth century, when the Byzantines deported thousands of Armenians to Cyprus, thereby creating one of the first Armenian communities outside of their historic lands on the island. During the Crusades, when the two kingdoms of Cilicia and Cyprus were ruled by the Lusignan dynasty, both nobles and Armenian warriors settled on the island. Armenian Cypriot relations continued on throughout the Byzantine, Latin, Ottoman, and British eras. An estimated 10,000 genocide survivors settled in Cyprus from 1915 onwards. During the course of the twentieth century, some emigrated to other countries, mainly to the United Kingdom. 

Today, the number of Armenians in the country is estimated at 3500-4000. The most populated cities are Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol.

There are many active Armenian community institutions in the country. Armenians, as citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, are fully integrated into the country's society and actively participate in public and political life.

Armenians have a non-voting representative in the Cypriot House of Representatives. 

There are many entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers, and artists. Dozens of Armenian establishments exist in the country, including media outlets, Armenian clubs, a culture center, and a Sunday school with three branches (Nicosia, Larnaca, and Limassol) and more.

The House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus adopted a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide in 1982 and criminalized Armenian Genocide denial in 2015.

Armenians in Cyprus are considered a religious minority.

The Diocese of the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia operates in Cyprus. It's also notable to mention, the Makar Monastery, constructed in 560 AD, which in the Middle Ages served as an Armenian cultural center and has been preserved to this day. Although it is no longer functioning it now serves as a place of pilgrimage.

Currently, the following churches operate in Cyprus St. Mariam Astvatsatsin Church in Nicosia, St. Nicholas Church of Limassol, St. Gevorg Church in Limassol, St Stepanos Church in Larnaka, Kanchvor Church in Famagusta (occupied by Turks/not in operation); Mariam Astvatsatsin Church (occupied by Turks/not in operation), St. Nicolas Church, as well as the Armenian Evangelical Church located in the Turkish-occupied part of the capital of Cyprus (not functioning).