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.
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 |
Architecture
editThe 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
editThe 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
editBibliography
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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