Saint George Church, Armenian Apostolic church in New Julfa, Isfahan, Iran.
The rectangular church building measures 26 meters in length and 11.6 meters in width, featuring three arched domes with integrated skylights for natural illumination.
Shah Abbas I transferred fifteen sacred stones from Etchmiadzin to Saint George Church in 1611 to maintain the Armenian population in New Julfa during the Safavid period.
The church combines Armenian religious elements with Safavid architectural features, incorporating traditional Iranian materials like adobe, brick, plaster, tile, and cob in its construction.
The bell tower, added in the 1920s, marks the western end of the church building, which remains an active center for Armenian religious services and community gatherings.
The fifteen sacred stones from Etchmiadzin Cathedral, integrated into the altar and courtyard, establish this church as a major pilgrimage site for Armenian believers in Iran.
Location: District 5
Official opening: 1611
Architectural style: Safavid architecture
Length: 26 m
Width: 11.6 m
Made from material: adobe, brick, plaster, tile, cob
GPS coordinates: 32.63797,51.65417
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:42
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