Saint George's Church, Garnahovit Explained

Building Name:Saint Georg Church
Սուրբ Գեւորգ Եկեղեցի
Map Type:Armenia#Aragatsotn
Map Size:275
Location:Garnahovit, Aragatsotn Province,
Armenia
Coordinates:40.4968°N 43.9561°W
Religious Affiliation:Armenian Apostolic Church
Region:Caucasus
Architecture:yes
Architecture Style:Armenian
Year Completed:mid-7th century
Specifications:yes
Dome Quantity:1

The church of Saint George (Armenian: Սուրբ Գեւորգ Եկեղեցի; pronounced Surp Gevork) is located centrally in the village of Garnahovit, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia. Its imposing architecture dominates the surrounding village and landscape.[1]

Architecture

St. Gevorg has a single large Byzantine-style red tile, octagonal umbrella dome that is centered over the church. The style of domed roof is uncommon in Armenia, especially on larger structures. The dome sits above an octagonal drum that is pierced by twelve small windows; pairs of windows on each of the four sides, and single windows on the other four sides. The church was renovated at least once.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Kiesling . Brady. Raffi. Kojian. 2005 . Rediscovering Armenia: Guide. 2nd. Matit Graphic Design Studio. Yerevan. 49. 99941-0-121-8.