Armenian Monasteries and Sanctuaries
Throughout the centuries, Armenian monasteries have played a great role in the spiritual, cultural and political life of the Armenian people. These holy sites are recognized not only as centers of prayer, but also as scriptoriums where numerous works and translations were scripted, hand-copied and passed on to generations to come. Many of the church complexes represent magnificent and inimitable samples of the Armenian ancient and medieval architecture.
Monastery of St. George (Shavnabada Monastery)
Monastery of St. George (Shavnabada Monastery)
Saint Sarkis Monastery of Ushi
Saint Sarkis Monastery of Ushi
The Great Desertof Syunik (Harants Anapat Monastery)
The Great Desertof Syunik (Harants Anapat Monastery)
St. Stepanos Nakhavka Monastery
St. Stepanos Nakhavka Monastery
Amaras Monastery (Artsakh)
Amaras Monastery (Artsakh)
Saint Hripsime Church (Etchmiadzin)
Saint Hripsime Church (Etchmiadzin)
St. Astvatsatsin Monastery of Otsop (Badamly)
St. Astvatsatsin Monastery of Otsop (Badamly)
Havuts Tar Monastery Complex
Havuts Tar Monastery Complex
Cathedral of Saint James, Jerusalem
Cathedral of Saint James, Jerusalem
Bjni Surb Astvatsatsin Monastery
Bjni Surb Astvatsatsin Monastery
Saint Bartholomew Monastery (Aghbak, Western Armenian)
Saint Bartholomew Monastery (Aghbak, Western Armenian)
Khoranashat Monastery
Khoranashat, one of the most significant monastic complexes of medieval Armenia, is 800 years old. Today, the monastery in Tavush marz is also a border guard.
Vahanavank and Khotakerats Monastery (Karkop)
Vahanavank and Khotakerats Monastery (Karkop)
Saint George's Church, Tbilisi
Saint George's Church, Tbilisi
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan