St. Amenaprkitch, 19th century church building in Vartanants Square, Gyumri, Armenia

St. Amenaprkitch is a 19th-century Armenian church on Vartanants Square in Gyumri, built between 1858 and 1872 to a design by Tadevos Andikyan and consecrated in 1873. Its exterior follows the model of Ani Cathedral, and the building rises about 36 meters. A small annex was added against the north facade in 1882.

Construction ran from 1858 to 1872 under architect Tadeos Andikyan, funded by the people of Alexandropol and the wealthy Drampyan family, and the church was consecrated in 1873. In 1932 the Soviets blew up the bell tower, rebuilt in 1964, and the building served as a museum and philharmonic hall. The 1988 Spitak earthquake nearly destroyed it; restoration began in 1995 and the crosses were consecrated on 21 June 2014.

The church is modelled on the Cathedral of Ani, and its 36-metre mass survived the 1926 earthquake. Master carpenter Manuk Petrosyan fixed the large cross on the main dome himself and was nicknamed "Righteous Manuk" for it. Behind the church, in the courtyard of the Shahumyan church, more than 20 khachkars carved by Gyumri craftsmen were placed in 2010 as copies of the Jugha crosses; the park is called Khachkar Grove.

The square is easily accessible on foot and the building is visible and approachable from the outside. Keep in mind that the interior may not always be open depending on services or events, so it is best to check ahead or visit during morning hours.

During the Soviet era, this house of worship was transformed into a museum and concert hall for classical music performances. It later returned to its original religious purpose, but the chapter of its cultural reuse remains part of its story.