Church of Saint Gregory of Tigran Honents

The rectangular stone church features a central dome, decorated exterior walls with animal carvings, and a layout divided into three distinct sections.

Wealthy merchant Tigran Honents commissioned this religious structure in 1215, during a period when Ani was under Georgian control and trade flourished.

The interior walls display extensive frescoes depicting scenes from the life of Christ and sixteen episodes from Saint Gregory the Illuminator's journey.

The church stands near the eastern city walls beside Arpa Çayı stream, with the entrance located on the western side of the building.

Greek and Georgian text labels appear on the interior frescoes, while Armenian inscriptions mark the exterior walls and sculptural elements.

Location: Ani

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

Part of: Ani

GPS coordinates: 40.50590,43.57870

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:25