Surp Hovhannes Church of Voskevaz
7th-12th century church in Armenia
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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 | |
|---|---|
The basilica of S. Hovhannes at Voskevaz with the dome restored | |
  Location within Armenia  Location within Aragatsotn | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Voskevaz village, Aragatsotn Province,  Armenia |
| Coordinates | 40.27328°N 44.29825°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Basilica |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 7th to 12th centuries |
| Dome | 1, now collapsed |
Architecture
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
- Kiesling, Brady (June 2000). Rediscovering Armenia: An Archaeological/Touristic Gazetteer and Map Set for the Historical Monuments of Armenia (PDF). Yerevan: Mattit. p. 15. ISBN 9994101218. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 November 2021.
- Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
External links
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