Holy Mother of God Church: A 12th-Century Armenian Apostolic Church in Garni

Site at a Glance

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5
Popularity
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Country
Armenia
Primary era
Medieval
Eras represented
Medieval
Civilizations
Armenian
Site type
Religious
Remains
Church

History

The Holy Mother of God Church is an Armenian Apostolic church in Garni, Armenia, founded and completed in the 12th century. The Armenian Apostolic Church is an ancient Christian church centered on Armenian religious tradition, and this church belongs to the Kotayk Diocese. Built in Armenian architectural style from tuff, a relatively light volcanic stone used in Armenia, the church has a dome and three lengthwise divisions: a central nave flanked by two side naves. A bell tower stands beside it.

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