Sourb Nshan of Sebastia, Armenian monastery in Sivas, Turkey
The monastery complex contained three churches: Sourb Astvatsatsin, Sourb Khatch, and Sourb Hovhannes Karapet, situated on a hill overlooking the city.
Founded in the 11th century by Seneqerim-Hovhannes of Vaspurakan, the monastery functioned until 1915 when it served as a repository for medieval Armenian manuscripts.
The monastery stored 283 Armenian manuscripts, with approximately 100 texts transferred to the Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem for preservation in 1918.
The original monastery structure no longer exists, as the site has been converted into a military base, making it inaccessible to visitors.
The throne of Seneqerim remained within the Sourb Astvatsatsin church until 1915, marking the monastery's connection to Armenian royal heritage.
Location: Sivas
Inception: 11 century
Founders: Seneqerim-Hovhannes of Vaspurakan
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.84086,36.94236
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:18
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