The State of Florida is home to over 8,500 Armenian families, numbering between 18,000 to 25,000. According to the 2000 US Census, Florida ranks the 6th state (after CA, NY, MA, NJ, MI) with the largest Armenian-speaking population.

The first Armenians arrived in Florida, particularily in South Florida, in the mid 1910's. Although there were very few Armenians between 1914 and 1930, the small South Florida community held their first services on the shores of Miami Beach in the 1930's. What started with a small group of newly established Armenians on the shores of South Florida continues today and tomorrow with our children and their children.

As others cities in Florida grew, so did the Armenian population, and the need for a church was soon recognized. The Armenian community in Florida has never been as ambitious as they are today. With four already built Armenian churches, there are five planned for the upcoming years, among them two are planned for construction this year!