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 building was registered as cultural property on the Russian federal list and is also listed in the Ukrainian monument register. This dual registration stems from the complex administrative history of the region.
The church displays Armenian religious building styles with detailed stone carving and a bell tower that shows regional craftsmanship traditions. Visitors can see these design elements in the wall details and facade.
The building is accessible via roads in the Bahate settlement and can be visited. Plan for a quiet visit, since the area is remote.
The church bears the name Surb Praktchi, which means Saint Gregory the Illuminator in Armenian language and reflects the religious tradition of the place. This name connects Armenian Apostolic faith practice with the site's local history.
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