Armenian Monasteries and Sanctuaries

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 Stepanos Monastery
07/11/2024

Saint Stepanos Monastery

Saint Stepanos Monastery

Drazark and Ktuts monasteries
31/10/2024

Drazark and Ktuts monasteries

Drazark and Ktuts monasteries

Sanahin Monastery
24/10/2024

Sanahin Monastery

Sanahin Monastery

Monasties of Vaspurakan and Yerits Mankants
17/10/2024

Monasties of Vaspurakan and Yerits Mankants

Monasties of Vaspurakan and Yerits Mankants

Harichavank
10/10/2024

Harichavank

Harichavank

Varagavank (Van)
03/10/2024

Varagavank (Van)

Varagavank (Van)

Saint Gayane Church (Etchmiadzin)
26/09/2024

Saint Gayane Church (Etchmiadzin)

Saint Gayane Church (Etchmiadzin)

The Holy Cross Church of Aparan
22/09/2024

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)
16/09/2024

Monastery of St. George (Shavnabada Monastery)

Monastery of St. George (Shavnabada Monastery)

Zvartnots Cathedral
12/09/2024

Zvartnots Cathedral

Zvartnots Cathedral

Saint Sarkis Monastery of Ushi
05/09/2024

Saint Sarkis Monastery of Ushi

Saint Sarkis Monastery of Ushi

The Great Desertof Syunik (Harants Anapat Monastery)
29/08/2024

The Great Desertof Syunik (Harants Anapat Monastery)

The Great Desertof Syunik (Harants Anapat Monastery)

Tatev Monastery
22/08/2024

Tatev Monastery

Tatev Monastery

St. Stepanos Nakhavka Monastery
15/08/2024

St. Stepanos Nakhavka Monastery

St. Stepanos Nakhavka Monastery

The Lim Hermitage (Van)
08/08/2024

The Lim Hermitage (Van)

The Lim Hermitage (Van)

Amaras Monastery (Artsakh)
01/08/2024

Amaras Monastery (Artsakh)

Amaras Monastery (Artsakh)

Saint Hripsime Church (Etchmiadzin)
25/07/2024

Saint Hripsime Church (Etchmiadzin)

Saint Hripsime Church (Etchmiadzin)

St. Astvatsatsin Monastery of Otsop (Badamly)
18/07/2024

St. Astvatsatsin Monastery of Otsop (Badamly)

St. Astvatsatsin Monastery of Otsop (Badamly)

Marmashen Monastery
11/07/2024

Marmashen Monastery

Marmashen Monastery

Havuts Tar Monastery Complex
04/07/2024

Havuts Tar Monastery Complex

Havuts Tar Monastery Complex