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Monasteries, Cathedral & Churches
Vagharshapat, Armavir Province
Armenia / Etchmiadzin
Saint Hripsime Church (Armenian: Սուրբ Հռիփսիմե եկեղեցի, Surb Hřip’simē yekeghetsi; sometimes Hripsimeh) is a seventh century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), Armenia. It is one of the oldest surviving churches in the country. The church was erected by Catholicos Komitas to replace the original mausoleum built by Catholicos Sahak the Great in 395 AD that contained the remains of the martyred Saint Hripsime to whom the church is dedicated. 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.
Saint Hripsime Church | |
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View of the church, 2009 | |
Basic information | |
Location | Vagharshapat, Armavir Province, Armenia |
Geographic coordinates | 40.166992°N 44.309675°ECoordinates: 40.166992°N 44.309675°E |
Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
Rite | Armenian |
Status | Active |
Architectural description | |
Architectural type | Tetraconch[1] |
Architectural style | Armenian |
Founder | Komitas Aghtsetsi |
Completed | 618 (current building)[1][2][3] |
Specifications | |
Length | 22.8 metres (75 ft)[4] |
Width | 17.7 metres (58 ft)[4] |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
Official name: Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots | |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | ii, iii |
Designated | 2000 (24th session) |
Reference no. | 1011 |
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