Poland
The history of Armenian settlement in Poland dates back to the 14th century. Most Armenians assimilated, but some have been able to preserve their national identity.
Currently, there are around 40,000 Armenians in Poland, most of whom are from the Republic of Armenia. They mainly live in Warsaw, Krakow, Glivice, Lodz, Elblonog, Wroclaw and Gdansk.
There are dozens of Armenian community institutions in the country, including Sunday schools. There is also a joint government commission on national and ethnic minorities in Poland, where national minorities, including Armenians, have a representative to address community issues.
The Polish Sejm recognized the Armenian Genocide in 2005. On October 19, 2017, the Polish Senate adopted a resolution commemorating the 650th anniversary of the formation of the Polish-Armenian community, in which the Senate expressed its gratitude for their significant contribution to Polish culture and their creative presence in Polish history.
A special reception was organized for the representatives of the Armenian community of Poland at the Presidential Palace, marking and highlighting the role of Armenians in Polish history and thanking the Armenians for their enormous contribution to the development of the country.
There is only one Armenian church in Poland, the Armenian Holy Trinity Church of Gliwice. The Armenian Apostolic Church does not have a building in Poland.