St. Sarkis Church (Tsovinar, Gegharkunik, Armenia)

Saint Sarkis Church Սուրբ Սարգիս եկեղեցի
Front façade of Saint Sarkis Church
Religion
Affiliation	Armenian Apostolic Church
Location
Location	Tsovinar, Gegharkunik Province, Armenia
Shown within Armenia
Geographic coordinates	40.1406°N 45.5106°E / 40.1406; 45.5106
Architecture
Type	Small single-aisle basilica
Style	Armenian
Completed	12th to 13th centuries
Dome(s)	None

The small church of Saint Sarkis (Armenian: Սուրբ Սարգիս եկեղեցի; pronounced Surp Sarkis) is located in the foothills south of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia. The structure was built between the 12th to 13th centuries and sits south of the village of Tsovinar on a promontory overlooking a small gorge. It has no dome, and a nearly flat roof covered in living grass. The church was allegedly "rebuilt" in the 20th century, but it is more likely that the roof and some of the stonework had just been repaired. Surrounding Surp Sarkis is a small cemetery of medieval graves, and just below the church in the ravine is a spring and cave.

Gallery

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  Medieval gravestone in front of the church

References

Bibliography

• Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio