Kirants Monastery
13th-century Armenian monastery
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Kirants Monastery is a 13th-century Armenian monastery located about 10 kilometers southwest of Kirants village in the Tavush Province of Armenia.[1] The Georgian Orthodox Church in Armenia has laid claim to the monastery, which the Armenian Apostolic Church rejects.[2]
Location10 km SW of Kirants, Tavush Province, Armenia
Coordinates41.011895°N 44.990336°E
| Kirants Monastery Կիրանց Վանք | |
|---|---|
The drum and dome of Kirants. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | 10 km SW of Kirants, Tavush Province, Armenia |
  Shown within Armenia  Kirants Monastery (Tavush) | |
| Coordinates | 41.011895°N 44.990336°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 13th century |
The Kirants Monastery was most likely founded by the Zakarid ruler Avag Zakarian, who was of Chalcedonian faith.[3] The frescoes of the monastery are from the 1230s-1240s.[3]
Gallery
Plan of Kirants Monastery
Kirants Monastery
Drum and dome
Detail of the mosaics tiles on around the drum
Interior of the church
Interior of the drum and dome
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