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.

 

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

Cathedral of Saint James, Jerusalem
27/06/2024

Cathedral of Saint James, Jerusalem

Cathedral of Saint James, Jerusalem

Bjni Surb Astvatsatsin Monastery
20/06/2024

Bjni Surb Astvatsatsin Monastery

Bjni Surb Astvatsatsin Monastery

Saint Bartholomew Monastery (Aghbak, Western Armenian)
13/06/2024

Saint Bartholomew Monastery (Aghbak, Western Armenian)

Saint Bartholomew Monastery (Aghbak, Western Armenian)

Khoranashat Monastery
06/06/2024

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)
30/05/2024

Vahanavank and Khotakerats Monastery (Karkop)

Vahanavank and Khotakerats Monastery (Karkop)

Saint George's Church, Tbilisi
23/05/2024

Saint George's Church, Tbilisi

Saint George's Church, Tbilisi

Spitakavor Monastery
16/05/2024

Spitakavor Monastery

Spitakavor Monastery

Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan
09/05/2024

Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan

Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral, Yerevan

Makaravank
02/05/2024

Makaravank

Makaravank