Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral
Saint Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral
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Sideral
Athens, Greece12 contributions
Jan 2020
We did not know that Armenia celebrates Christmas on the 6th of January and it was a pleasant surprise to visit Yerevan during that period.
We visited St. Gregory's church on Christmas Eve and the chorus sang wonderful psalms. A nice, modern Armenian religious building.
We visited St. Gregory's church on Christmas Eve and the chorus sang wonderful psalms. A nice, modern Armenian religious building.
Written January 8, 2020
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Tina Davidova
Tyumen, Russia18 contributions
Oct 2018
I love chirches , especially armenian ones , becouse it's a country of religion . This one is also huge and beautidul . But it is new, was built about 10 years ago
Written July 2, 2019
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Mohammad Mianji
Tehran, Iran427 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
The Largest Cathedral in Yerevan , which is located in Kentron District of Yerevan and is visible from many corners of the City . It is a beautiful Church ⛪️ and when I was visiting it there where a marriage ceremony inside of the Cathedral 🙂
Written November 26, 2019
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ptrpdrm
Vancouver, Canada295 contributions
Oct 2019
There is really nothing special about this particular church. Its a pretty big bland building built in 2001. There is no history there and the staff follow you around yelling no pictures. I was nearby and thought maybe the inside would be more decorated but it was as equally bland. It looks like they got someone who designs shopping malls to design this church.
Written September 6, 2020
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Konstantin B
Moscow, Russia517 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Grand, quite, authentic place. The area surrounding the temple looks like it really needing to be more upkept.
Written November 28, 2019
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Ian Paul Vaguchay
Dubai, United Arab Emirates379 contributions
Mar 2018
Armenia is one of the earliest and the oldest countries adopted Christianity as a state religion. In fact in celebration of its 1700th anniversary of the proclamation of Christianity, they build the St Grigor Lusavorich cathedral as a tribute to St Gregory, the illuminator, who brought Christianity to Armenia.
One of things I observed in Armenian Churches that I visited was that, at the center of the altar was a picture of Virgin Mary Our Lady of Perpetual Help. In comparison to Roman Catholic Churches is that, at the center of the altar is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and on the right side of the altar is Mother Mary. Later I found out that Armenia's Religious Demography shows that most of its population is embracing Orthodox Christianity thus they called it Armenian Apostolic Church.
One of things I observed in Armenian Churches that I visited was that, at the center of the altar was a picture of Virgin Mary Our Lady of Perpetual Help. In comparison to Roman Catholic Churches is that, at the center of the altar is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and on the right side of the altar is Mother Mary. Later I found out that Armenia's Religious Demography shows that most of its population is embracing Orthodox Christianity thus they called it Armenian Apostolic Church.
Written March 21, 2018
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payam-atr
Tehran, Iran437 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The biggest church in Yerevan is in the city center. Modern architecture, which includes the principles of religious architecture, is limited in photography inside a religious place and causes discomfort to the local people. The sound of prayer is gentle and diligent, you want to sit there and pray for hours.
Written April 25, 2024
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Fiona C
Glasgow, UK203 contributions
Sep 2019
This church was built to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of Armenia becoming a Christian country, and accordingly can hold a congregation of 1700. It is beutiful both inside and out.
Written September 25, 2019
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Hesam_Dehghani
Los Angeles, CA364 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
It's a big church with beautiful architecture. It is located on a small hill so you should walk up about 100 steps to get to it. It is worth visiting.
Written January 8, 2018
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Majid_Darehsairi
Iran, Spain113 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Being in Yerevan from December 24th to 27th , It was among the landmarks I was willing to see. After passing some streets near my hotel, the giant building could be seen . we entered and sat on the table. after a while as though a celebration was launched. I was right; a wedding ceremony was about to start. I haven`t seen it before and it was really interesting to me .
Written December 29, 2017
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