Church of the Holy Mother of God

The Church of the Holy Mother of God stands near the Aras river, constructed from stone, brick, and mortar in the Safavid architectural style.

The religious structure, officially opened in 1518, represents a significant period of Armenian Christian expansion and settlement in the West Azerbaijan Province.

The church functions as a central gathering point for Armenian religious ceremonies and maintains traditional practices of the Armenian Apostolic denomination.

Located at coordinates 38.991111, 45.4525, the church remains accessible to visitors interested in exploring Armenian religious architecture in Iran.

The structure forms part of the Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran, demonstrating the persistence of Christian architecture within a predominantly Islamic region.

Location: Jolfa County

Location: West Azerbaijan Province

Official opening: 1518

Architectural style: Safavid architecture

Made from material: stone, brick, mortar

Part of: Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran

GPS coordinates: 38.99111,45.45250

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:07