Armenian church, Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Armenian Apostolic church in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Russia.
The Church of Saint Sargis is an Armenian Apostolic church on Shaumyan Street in the Armenian-populated part of Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Krasnodar Krai, Russia. It belongs to the Diocese of Southern Russia of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. A 1.5-ton tuff khachkar commemorating the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide stands on the church grounds.
The church was founded in the early 2000s, giving the Armenian population their own place for worship in the city for the first time. This establishment ended the need for community members to travel to distant cities for services.
The community gathers here for regular worship and religious celebrations, keeping Armenian language and traditions alive in daily practice. This space connects local Armenian residents with their faith and heritage.
The church is open to visitors, especially on Sundays and religious holidays when services take place. It is advisable to check current opening times beforehand and dress appropriately for a religious space.
A 1.5-tonne khachkar carved from Armenian tuff stands at the church, made in Armenia and consecrated on 12 June in memory of the 1914–1915 genocide victims. Its installation was first planned for 24 April, the remembrance day, but transport difficulties delayed the ceremony. Onik Vartanyan, the church's khachkavor, funded it.
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