Surp Hovhannes Church of Voskevaz
Appearance
Surp Hovhannes Church Սուրբ Յովհաննէս Եկեղեցի | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
Location | |
Location | Voskevaz village, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia |
Geographic coordinates | 40°16′24″N 44°17′54″E / 40.27328°N 44.29825°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Basilica |
Style | Armenian |
Completed | 7th to 12th centuries |
Dome(s) | 1, now collapsed |
Surp Hovhannes (Armenian: Սուրբ ՅովհաննԷս Եկեղեցի; meaning Saint John) or Voskevaz Church (Armenian: Ոսկեվազ եկեղեցի) is a 7th- to 12th-century basilica located in the village of Voskevaz in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.
Architecture
[edit]The church of S. Hovhannes is a large cruciform central plan interior and rectangular exterior plan type basilica. It is missing the drum and dome that once stood above. Two portals lead into the church. Much of the church is void of any decoration.
Renovation
[edit]The structure is currently (as of late 2009) being renovated and parts are being reconstructed.
Gallery
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Voskevaz church from another angle.
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The main portal of the church.
References
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Kiesling, Brady (June 2000). Rediscovering Armenia: An Archaeological/Touristic Gazetteer and Map Set for the Historical Monuments of Armenia (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 6 November 2021.
- Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
External links
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- Christian monasteries in Armenia
- Armenian Apostolic churches in Armenia
- Tourist attractions in Aragatsotn Province
- Churches in Aragatsotn Province
- 12th-century Oriental Orthodox church buildings
- 12th-century churches in Armenia
- 7th-century churches in Armenia
- Oriental Orthodox church stubs
- Armenian building and structure stubs