Surp Hovhannes Church of Artashat

The Surp Hovhannes Church exhibits traditional Armenian architectural elements with arched doorways, stone carvings, and a central dome made of tuff stone.

Construction of the church began in the early 2000s under architect Artak Ghulyan, leading to its official opening ceremony on October 2, 2002.

The church functions as a central gathering place for the Armenian Apostolic community, hosting regular services and religious ceremonies throughout the year.

Located at coordinates 39.959167, 44.534444, the church maintains regular hours for worship and welcomes visitors interested in Armenian religious architecture.

The church incorporates locally sourced tuff stone throughout its structure, demonstrating the continuation of Armenia's ancient building traditions in modern construction.

Location: Artashat

Inception: March 31, 2015

Architects: Artak Ghulyan

Official opening: October 2, 2002

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

Made from material: tuff

GPS coordinates: 39.95917,44.53444

Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:07