Saint Hripsime Church, Verishen

Saint Hripsime Church stands with a central dome and intricate stone carvings, representing seventh-century Armenian architectural expertise in religious construction.

The original structure dates from 618 AD when Catholicos Komitas constructed it to replace an earlier mausoleum from 395 AD containing Saint Hripsime remains.

The church structure reflects Armenian religious traditions through its four altars, cruciform layout, and architectural elements that influenced subsequent regional religious buildings.

The religious monument maintains regular opening hours for visitors, with parking facilities available near the entrance and informational plaques in multiple languages.

Archaeological excavations revealed fragments of a sculpted cornice beneath the church, indicating the presence of a previous Hellenistic temple at this location.

Location: Verishen

Inception: 5 century

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.53386,46.31472

Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:58