Echmiadzin Cathedral
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April 23
The territory is large, many people are just walking, quietly, calmly, peacefully. I just want to sit and listen to the birds. The temple is very beautifully painted, and we went to a christening in it. There are a lot of trees on the territory, almost like a park.
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April 12
The main temple of the Armenian Apostolic Church, built in the early 9th century, immediately after the proclamation of Christianity as the official religion in Armenia.
Opposite are the Pontifical Residence and the Monastic Residence.
A must-visit place in Armenia is on my list.
The atmosphere, the stunning wall paintings (not seen in other Temples of Armenia), the mesmerizing sound of chants.
The name means "the place of the descent of the Only Begotten".
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November 20, 2024
The heart of the Armenian people.
The first church in the world, the place of which was indicated by God Himself and the realization that He was here, changes the attitude towards this place.
All the Armenians, our former greatness and all 17 centuries of our long-suffering faith are physically felt here.
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January 5
A beautiful functioning cathedral, opened in autumn after restoration. Stunning wall paintings and domes are a rare occurrence in Armenian churches. Admission is free, it is not a museum.
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February 1
This is a beautifully restored Armenian Apostolic church. Everything is unusual, but close and familiar. I recommend you to look at it, it contains many meanings of the culture and the state of Armenia.
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March 12
The first church of Armenia, built in the 4th century. It's a very beautiful place. Willows with golden branches grow all around. We were in winter, I really liked it.
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January 8
a place of incredible beauty and spirituality!
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October 6, 2024
A must-visit.
The temple was opened after a long restoration.
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July 7, 2022
A truly magical place, filling with powerful energy, attracting like a magnet! The park near the church is wonderful, I want to spend hours arriving here! It is obligatory for all Christians to visit 🙏🙏🙏
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November 30, 2024
This is the best place in the world
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September 16, 2020
The most memorable event during the trip to Armenia is the visit to Etchmiadzin. I remember that on this day our leaders were unusually strict and collected. They explained in detail how we should behave, what is possible and what is not. Their excitement has been passed on to us. It turns out that we will go to the main temple of the Armenian Apostolic Church. There will be a service there on this day, which will be conducted by the head of the church, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Vazgen the First. We realized that we were going to see an outstanding man, deeply respected by all the people. For us, Komsomol members of the eighties, visiting the temple is already unusual, and there is also such an important ceremony. In general, they got into it... They should stand aside, not interfere with anyone, not be baptized (Armenians are Monophysites, they are baptized in a different way (and we did not know how to be baptized then)). The Echmiadzin Monastery, founded in the second century, is amazing. The history of the temple is rich in various facts, filled with legends and tales. There are wonderful legends about this place, about the creation of a temple, about a willow branch that exorcised evil spirits. The territory of the monastery is decorated with ancient khachkars — steles with a carved image of a cross. They were brought from all over Armenia. Magnificent bell tower, all in carved patterns, majestic main cathedral with six (!!!) altars. Magical paintings, fabulous ornaments, beautiful paintings. Wherever the eye falls, everything is filled with beauty and grandeur. The richest treasury and unique museums of the monastery store very important relics for believers - three particles of the cross on which Jesus was raised, the tip of the Spear of Fate, a fragment of Noah's Ark, a reliquary with the relics of St. Peter, the right hand with the relics of the most respected saints, the Golden Alphabet I mentioned and much more. To our great regret, the museum was closed on the day of this important service. So the service began and the choir sang... It was such wonderful singing and such a beautiful melody, brought out by the purest voices, that I just disappeared… The state cannot be transmitted at this moment. In the "Tale of Bygone Years it is said": "... and they did not know where we were — in heaven or on earth" That's about how it was... I have not heard more beautiful spiritual singing in my whole life. Thanks to everyone who read to the end! There is a lot to tell about Armenia, but it is better to see it. That's it!
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May 3, 2024
Founder Gregory the Illuminator, date of foundation 303
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June 12, 2023
We arrived, the main temple is closed, it is not written anywhere. I was 40 years ago, I really wanted to touch the shrine.
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July 15, 2024
A wonderful place
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August 8, 2022
We were in the summer, the temple was closed for restoration.
And don't forget that museums are closed on Monday
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March 14, 2022
We were here back in 1982. traveling on "Java". We caught the wedding service. It was a wonderful time..!
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August 16, 2024
Super
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January 7, 2022
The 1st church in the world to convert to Christianity, this is a story that penetrated the stones of the paganism of the temple
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June 24, 2023
fantastic beauty
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November 11, 2019
I was born there, and I want to come back.
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June 20, 2019
The holiest place!
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March 16, 2019
The beauty is indescribable!
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August 27, 2019
It's a very beautiful place
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December 20, 2018
This is a holy place!!!
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