Surb Khach Monastery, Armenian monastery in Staryi Krym, Russia
The Surb Khach complex includes the Surb Nshan church, a refectory with two halls, living quarters, fountains, and gardens on mountain slopes.
Armenian Archbishop Hovhannes Sebastatsi established the monastery in 1358 during a period of extensive Armenian migration from ancestral lands to Crimea.
The monastery maintained its position as a religious center through the 1475 Turkish invasion, becoming a primary pilgrimage destination for the Armenian Church.
The monastery complex stands 3.5 kilometers southwest of Staryi Krym, featuring a museum exhibition dedicated to its history and medieval wall paintings.
The National Bank of Ukraine and the Central Bank of Russia issued commemorative coins featuring the monastery in 2009 and 2017 respectively.
Location: Staryi Krym
Inception: 1358
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.00051,35.06226
Latest update: May 28, 2025 14:14
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