Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Surb Praktchi church

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 94,165 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Surb Praktchi church, Armenian church in Bahate, Russia.

Surb Praktchi church is a church building featuring traditional Armenian architectural elements and stone carvings located in the Bahate settlement. The structure has a solid, simple design with characteristic features of Armenian Apostolic architecture.

The monastery was first mentioned by Minas Medici, who described a stone cross brought from the city of Ani and consecrated by the apostle Thaddeus. After Armenians were resettled to the Azov region in 1778, the relic was kept in Rostov-on-Don and later moved to Saint Petersburg. The monastery was closed in 1927 and subsequently destroyed; only the Church of the Holy Saviour survived. Archaeological work in 1979 examined the Kuchuk-Karasu valley, including the Church of Elijah, the cells, the farm buildings and a 15th–17th-century fountain of which only the foundation remains.

The church is also called Ilyinskaya, after Saint Elijah, though it belonged to the Saint Saviour (Surb Amenaprkich) monastery; the surviving building is the Church of the Holy Saviour and its name is often confused with the monastery's. A stone cross brought from the city of Ani and said to have been consecrated by the apostle Thaddeus was kept here as a relic; after Armenians moved to the Azov region in 1778 it was taken to Rostov-on-Don and later to Saint Petersburg.

The church stands on a hill near chestnut trees, 1.6 km southeast of the bridge over the Kuchuk-Karasu and south of the village entrance from the Simferopol-Feodosia highway. A 50-metre protection zone surrounds the monument. The site is reached on foot from Bahate; the surviving structure is the Church of the Holy Saviour, with the monastery's cells and wall once lying north of it.

The name Surb Praktchi is a misidentification: the surviving building is the Church of the Holy Saviour, the only structure left of the Saint Elias (Surb-Khach) monastery, and its name is often confused with the monastery's. A stone found three versts away bore a cross and the date 1031 of the Armenian era, i.e. 1582.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 94,165 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
GPS coordinates
45.02073,34.75942
Latest update
October 29, 2026 06:40
Around this place
Taigan Safari Park
Russian Federation

Taigan Safari Park

9.6 mi
Surb Khach Monastery
Russian Federation

Surb Khach Monastery

14.9 mi
Holy Trinity monastery in Topolevka
Russian Federation

Holy Trinity monastery in Topolevka

6.1 mi
Куш-Кая (Судак)
Ukraine

Куш-Кая (Судак)

15.2 mi
Taygansk Reservoir
Russian Federation

Taygansk Reservoir

8.7 mi
Karaul-Oba
Ukraine

Karaul-Oba

15 mi
Belogorsk Reservoir
Russian Federation

Belogorsk Reservoir

7.8 mi
Golitsyn estate & winery
Russian Federation

Golitsyn estate & winery

15.1 mi
Будинок-музей князя Л. С. Голіцина в Новому Світі
Russian Federation

Будинок-музей князя Л. С. Голіцина в Новому Світі

15.1 mi
Choban-Kule
Russian Federation

Choban-Kule

14.5 mi
Suvorov's oak
Russian Federation

Suvorov's oak

8 mi
Qutlaq Fortress
Russian Federation

Qutlaq Fortress

14.9 mi
Hora Perchem
Russian Federation

Hora Perchem

13.9 mi
Гора Ак-Кая
Russian Federation

Гора Ак-Кая

8.2 mi
Grotte du soldat
Russian Federation

Grotte du soldat

13.3 mi
Karaul-Oba Archeological Complex
Russian Federation

Karaul-Oba Archeological Complex

15.1 mi
Surb Stefanos Monastery
Russian Federation

Surb Stefanos Monastery

15.3 mi
Karasu-Bashi
Russian Federation

Karasu-Bashi

7.9 mi
Tash han karavansaray, Belogorsk
Russian Federation

Tash han karavansaray, Belogorsk

8 mi
Kubalach Botanic Sanctuary
Ukraine

Kubalach Botanic Sanctuary

4.4 mi
Uskut waterfalls
Ukraine

Uskut waterfalls

10.2 mi
Бухта Маленького Капитана
Russian Federation

Бухта Маленького Капитана

15 mi
Карабі-яйлінськая котловина
Ukraine

Карабі-яйлінськая котловина

12.4 mi
Surb-Nshan church, Stary Krym
Russian Federation

Surb-Nshan church, Stary Krym

14.9 mi
Սուրբ Սարգիս եկեղեցի (Տոպոլևկա)
Russian Federation

Սուրբ Սարգիս եկեղեցի (Տոպոլևկա)

6 mi
Surb Urbat church, Topolivka
Russian Federation

Surb Urbat church, Topolivka

6.2 mi
Ichkin partizan jangchilarining jang maydonidagi yodgorlik belgisi
Russian Federation

Ichkin partizan jangchilarining jang maydonidagi yodgorlik belgisi

9.7 mi
Бездонный колодец (Агармыш)
Russian Federation

Бездонный колодец (Агармыш)

14.5 mi
Show the full map
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Surb Praktchi church - Armenian church in Bahate, Russia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.