Church of St. Nerses the Great, Armenian church in Khojavend District, Azerbaijan.
The Church of St. Nerses the Great is a modern religious building in Khojavend District that follows traditional Armenian architectural design with stone construction and characteristic cross forms. The structure rises as a place of worship that draws from centuries-old building styles adapted for contemporary use.
The church was completed in the early 2000s as part of efforts to strengthen Armenian religious life in the region. Its construction reflected a period of renewed church building across the Nagorno-Karabakh area during that time.
The church is dedicated to Saint Nerses I the Great, the fourth-century Armenian Catholicos, and belongs to the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Its Armenian name is Surb Nerses Mets Yekeghetsi. Consecrated in 2004, it was built with funds from philanthropist Alice Ohanian, a fact worth recalling when looking at the building's dedication.
The church is located in Khojavend District in what was formerly called Martuni and now goes by other local names. Currently the building is not accessible to visitors due to changes in regional conditions since 2023.
The church was built with money from philanthropist Alice Ohanian, who funded the 2004 consecration. It belongs to the Artsakh diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Since Martuni was captured by Azerbaijan, Monument Watch reports that the church has sustained damage over the following two years.
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