Surb Stepanos Church of Abovyan

The Surb Stepanos Church stands as a stone structure with traditional Armenian architectural elements, featuring intricate carvings and geometric patterns on its exterior walls.

Built in 1851, the Surb Stepanos Church represents a period of religious architectural development in Armenia during the nineteenth century expansion of ecclesiastical buildings.

The church serves as the central gathering place for religious ceremonies and community events under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Kotayk.

Located at coordinates 40.262389 latitude and 44.628028 longitude, visitors can access the church through the main roads connecting Abovyan to Yerevan.

The church complex includes a cemetery that contains historical graves, providing insights into the local community's genealogical records spanning multiple generations.

Location: Abovyan

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.26239,44.62803

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:26