PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Proud parents Kim Kardashian and Kanye West look on as North is baptised in a traditional Armenian ceremony in Jerusalem

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North was baptised in a traditional Armenian ceremony during the family's recent visit to Jerusalem

The ceremony took place in the 12th-century Saint James Cathedral, within the walls of the Old City

Reality TV star Kim covered her body in long clothing while wearing a headscarf, as per the requirements of the faith 

The 22-month-old's service was watched over by Kim's sister Khloe, who was named her godmother

North is now a member of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the oldest national church in the world 

The following morning, the famous family visited the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The site is believed to be the location of the crucifixion and resting place of Jesus of Nazareth.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North is now a member of the Armenian Apostolic Church - the oldest national church in the world - after being baptised in a traditional ceremony.

The baptism took place following the famous family's recent visit to Kim's homeland Armenia, which saw them take a pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the 22-month-old's special ceremony.

It was one of the highest honours for the youngster, her baptism into civilisation's most ancient religion taking place at St. James Cathedral, a 12th century church that sits within the walls of Jerusalem's Old City.

The centuries-old church in the Holy Land was swarmed by fans as the famous family entered the building.

But inside the iconic temple, the scenes were markedly different, as Kim held her daughter gently in her arms ahead of her induction into the faith.

The reality TV star, who is known for her love of a revealing ensemble, instead wore a full length skirt and long-sleeved blouse to keep her body covered as per the traditional etiquette of the church.

And covering her head and hair was a headscarf, a garment which must be worn by women at all times while inside the church during service.

The serene star cradled her little girl, who fell asleep for a short while during the hour-long service, as rapper Kanye stood silently beside them, his head bowed.

North wore a traditional white gown for the service, and her father matched her with his white trousers and long-sleeved jumper.

Male attendees at an Armenian church are not required to cover their head once inside a building, meaning the musician was able to go without a headdress.

Kim's younger sister Khloe, 30, was also in attendance at the baptism, acting as her niece's godmother, and it was previously reported that she was chosen for the special role due to her closeness with the child.

She too sported a headscarf, and stood further back beyond her sister and brother-in-law for the duration of the rite of passage. 

But at one point, she stepped closer and touched the tot's arm as she looked back over her mother's shoulder into the large church beyond. 

It's also thought that the priest conducting the service acted as godfather: while an uncommon practice, it is an option when no other suitable person is present.

As is the conventional method, North was taken by the Baptism minister and had Holy water poured over her head, an age-old tradition in order to 'cleanse the soul from original sin' as well as making one an official member of the Armenian Apostolic Church, otherwise known as the Gregorian Church.

She was also given a cross by the church during the service, which was conducted in both Armenian and English.

The little girl was taken up to the altar by the minister, as her parents stepped back and watched on.

A small crowd was assembled inside the holy temple to watch North's blessing, while a larger group of people had gathered outside the building to catch a glimpse of the Kardashian-Wests.