Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God
Church of the Intercession of the Holy Mother of God, Russian Orthodox church in Kanaker-Zeytun, Armenia
The Church of the Intercession features two stone domes and displays Russian Revival architecture along Zakaria Kanakertsi Street in northeastern Yerevan.
Originally built for the 2nd Caucasian division of Russian troops, the church underwent closure during Soviet times before reopening after Armenia's independence in 1991.
The church maintains regular Orthodox services within the Armenian capital, representing the Russian Orthodox traditions in a predominantly Armenian Apostolic region.
Located 7 kilometers north of central Yerevan, the church welcomes visitors daily and holds special celebrations during Orthodox religious festivals.
The building's hilltop position at coordinates 40.22408, 44.545598 provides clear visibility of its distinctive domes across the Kanaker-Zeytun district.
Location: Yerevan
Location: Kanaker-Zeytun
Inception: 1916
Architectural style: Russian Revival architecture
Address: ք․ Երևան, Զաքարիա Սարկավագի փ. 68
GPS coordinates: 40.22408,44.54560
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:30
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