Surp Hovhannes Church of Voskevaz
Surp Hovhannes Church Սուրբ Յովհաննէս Եկեղեցի | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
Location | |
Location | Voskevaz village, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia |
Shown within Armenia | |
Geographic coordinates | 40°16′24″N 44°17′54″E / 40.27328°N 44.29825°ECoordinates: 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[]
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[]
The structure is currently (as of late 2009) being renovated and parts are being reconstructed.
Gallery[]
Voskevaz church from another angle.
The main portal of the church.
References[]
Bibliography[]
- Brady Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 15; original archived at Archive.org, and current version online on Armeniapedia.org.
- Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
External links[]
Categories:
- Christian monasteries in Armenia
- Armenian Apostolic churches in Armenia
- Buildings and structures in Tavush Province
- Voskepar
- Tourist attractions in Aragatsotn Province
- Buildings and structures 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