Church of Saint Elisæus, Armenian church in Nij, Azerbaijan
The Church of Saint Elisæus features double-storied vestries and semi-circular vaults supported by two pairs of cruciform columns in its architectural design.
Established in 1823, the church was constructed by local Udi priest Astvatzatur Jotaniants on the chapel site of Vlas the Martyr, a disciple of Saint Elysaeus.
The structure houses religious frescoes depicting biblical scenes, including the Binding of Isaac, God the Father, and images of the Apostles Matthew and John.
The church measures 18.14 meters in length and 11.17 meters in width, making it a substantial religious structure in the Qabala region of Azerbaijan.
During renovations in 2004 funded by Norwegian Humanitarian Enterprise, the removal of Armenian inscriptions prompted diplomatic concerns from Norway's ambassador to Azerbaijan.
Location: Naji, Kurdistan
Inception: 1823
Length: 18.14 m
Width: 11.17 m
GPS coordinates: 40.94500,47.66920
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:24
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