Památník arménsko-českého přátelství, Khachkar memorial in New Town, Prague, Czech Republic
The Armenian-Czech Friendship Memorial is a red khachkar stone located on Jindřišská street, featuring carved cross patterns and floral ornaments. The monument displays inscriptions on both sides and stands near St. Henry Church in the New Town district.
The memorial was established in 2014, marking official recognition of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the Czech Republic. Its creation represented a turning point in formal relations between the Armenian Church community and the Czech state.
The khachkar is a red stone stele carved with a cross and floral ornaments, a form specific to Armenian Christian art. It was given by Catholicos Garegin II as a sign of Armenian-Czech friendship, and Armenian text is cut into its back. A small plaque beside it carries a quotation.
The memorial is located on Jindřišská street in Prague 1 and is easily accessible by foot from the city center. There are no special access requirements, and visitors can view it freely while walking through the neighborhood.
The khachkar was donated by Catholicos Garegin II, not dedicated to him; the small plaque beside it carries a quotation rather than a dedication. The Armenian inscription is carved into the stone's reverse face. The memorial stands behind a fence at 195 m above sea level.
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