![]() ![]() To a certain extent the three-vaulted porch in the western part of the church with decorative columns provides a substantial liveliness. Architecturally, the interior and exterior features of the church are characterized by a striking simplicity. On the eastern side of the prayer hall is the main altar with vestries at the northern and southern corners. The church is of three-nave basilica type without dome. ![]() According to an inscription recorded 100 years after its construction, the church was renovated by Gabriel Haryurapet during the reign of Catholicos. Present-day Surp Zoravor Astvatsatsin Church was built in 1693-94, on the same site of the ruined monastery, thanks to the donation of Khoja Panos who was one of the wealthiest residents of Yerevan. However, the newly built monastery did not last long. The construction of the monastery took place during the reign of (Pilipos), the (1632–1635). The complex was made up of the Surp Astvatsatsin church, the chapel of Saint Anania, as well as of chambers for the members of the congregation and the prelacy building, all enclosed with fortified walls.Ī monastic school was opened within the complex as well. History During the 1st half of the 17th century, monk Movses Syunetsi built a monastery complex with the financial support of the residents of Yerevan. This chapel was looked upon as a famous sanctuary. ![]()
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