Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Religious monastery in Vagharshapat, Armenia.
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin functions as both the administrative headquarters and spiritual center of the Armenian Apostolic Church, featuring traditional stone architecture.
Saint Gregory the Illuminator established this religious complex in 301 AD after Armenia adopted Christianity as its state religion, marking it as one of the earliest Christian cathedrals.
The monastery complex contains multiple buildings, including the main cathedral, museums, and ecclesiastical residences that showcase Armenian religious traditions through centuries.
The monastery opens daily for visitors, offering guided tours of the grounds, cathedral, and museums while maintaining specific dress codes and photography restrictions.
The cathedral houses sacred relics including the Holy Lance, fragments of Noah's Ark, and pieces of the True Cross within its museum collection.
Location: Vagharshapat
Inception: 301
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
Website: https://armenianchurch.org
GPS coordinates: 40.16200,44.29120
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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