Holy Apostles Church, Yerevan, Religious structure in Shengavit District, Yerevan, Armenia.

The Holy Apostles Church in Verin Shengavit is a cross-shaped, centrally domed building of red tuff, designed by architect Hakob Babakhanyan. A gavit (narthex) was added in 2020. The churchyard includes a park of khachkars (cross-stones) and a candle-lighting hall.

The church was built in three months on the initiative and with the patronage of local residents and benefactor Aghvan Avagyan. It was consecrated on 30 November 2019, the feast day of Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew, by Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan. It was first named after these two apostles and later renamed Holy Apostles.

The church was first named after Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew, then renamed Holy Apostles. It was consecrated on 30 November 2019, the feast day of the two apostles, by Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan. A park of cross-stones (khachkars) in the churchyard was installed by the community and donors.

The church is located in southern Yerevan and welcomes visitors during regular services and community events. It is helpful to check ahead about current opening times and any special gatherings you might want to attend.

The church was built in just three months, funded by residents and the benefactor Aghvan Avagyan, and designed by architect Hakob Babakhanyan. It was first named after Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew, then renamed Holy Apostles. A 2020 gavit was added, and the churchyard holds a park of khachkars.