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The cathedral measures 33 by 30 metres (108 by 98 ft), [2] with its dome rising approximately 34 metres (112 ft). [6] Small by European standards, [140] it is one of the largest churches of its time and one of the largest churches in Armenia. [141] The cathedral's core is built in grey stone, while the 17th century additions in bright red. [142]
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has the following service departments: [2] Ecumenical Relations Department: the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin became member of the World Council of Churches in 1962. In 1973, the Ecumenical Relations Department was officially established by Catholicos Vazgen I. Adjacent to the department, the Ecumenical ...
The current structure was completed in 618 AD. It is known for its fine Armenian-style architecture of the classical period, which has influenced many other Armenian churches since. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other nearby churches, including Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Armenia's mother church, in 2000.
St. Hripsime Church in Echmiadzin is dedicated to Hripsime; the current structure was consecrated in 618, and contains her tomb in the catacombs beneath the building. [8] According to legend, Christ designated the spot for the shrine by descending from heaven in a shaft of light and smiting the ground with a golden hammer until the earth shook. [9]
The 90-minute service features Christmas carols, music from the icon Abbey Choir, a sermon and Holy Communion. Held from 11 p.m to 12:30 a.m., Greenwich Mean Time, (6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ET), you can ...
According to Movses Khorenatsi, the area of Vagharshapat was known as Artimed (Արտիմէդ), derived from the ancient Greek deity Artemis.Later, it was renamed Avan Vardgesi (Աւան Վարդգէսի, "Town of Vardges") or Vardgesavan (Վարդգէսաւան) by Prince Vardges Manouk who rebuilt the settlement near the shores of Kasagh River, during the reign of King Orontes I Sakavakyats ...
Etchmiadzin or Ejmiatsin may refer to: . Vagharshapat, Armenia, a city in Armenia also known as Etchmiadzin (or Ejmiatsin, Echmiatsin or Echmiadzin) . Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin of the Armenian Apostolic Church
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