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.
Saint Thomas Monastery of Agulis
Saint Thomas Monastery of Agulis
Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary and Odzun Holy Mother Of God Church
Armenian Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary and Odzun Holy Mother Of God Church
Drazark and Ktuts monasteries
Drazark and Ktuts monasteries
Monasties of Vaspurakan and Yerits Mankants
Monasties of Vaspurakan and Yerits Mankants
Saint Gayane Church (Etchmiadzin)
Saint Gayane Church (Etchmiadzin)
The Holy Cross Church of Aparan
It is believed that the Church of the Holy Cross was built in the 4th century by the Gntuni princes. It is located in the town of Aparan, Aragatsotn Marz of Armenia. The church was renovated in 1877. It received its name from the particle of the Holy Cross that was once kept inside the church.
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)