Goshavank (Nor Getik) Monastery

Here is the Shrine of Mkhitar Gosh (an Armenian saint of XII c., known as the author of the Code and many parables). During XIII c. Goshavank was an important educational and cultural centre. Type: Monastic complex Age: XII - XIII cc. Region: Tavush Diocese: Gougark

The Monastery of Goshavank, known in ancient times as Nor Getik Monastery, stands near a village of the same name on the wooded valley of Tandzut, 23 kilometres from Dilijan. The Monastery was founded in 1181 on the day the first church, dedicated to St. Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator), was inaugurated by the renown monk, legal scholar and fable-writer Mkhitar Gosh, the author of the first Armenian codex.

The small, elegant church of St. Gregory is accompanied with the Church of St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God), Zhamatoun, the Library, chapels, the covered way, the refectory and numerous khachkars (Goshavank is famous for its khachkars with exquisite needlework carving).

Once a influential monastic complex, now Goshavank embraces the pilgrims who visit it and provides an opportunity to pray beside its sacred walls.

The Monastery Plan
	St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church St. Gregory Church Zhamatoun Library St. Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator) Church Chapels Covered way Refectory Khachkars

Visit Goshavank (Nor Getik) Monastery via following packages:

Holy Relics and Shrines | 7 days, 8 nights

Destinations/Sites: Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Etchmiadzin Cathedral Museum, Gandzasar Monastery, Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, Goshavank (Nor Getik) Monastery, Haghpat Monastery, Hovhannavank Monastery, Matenadaran after St. Mesrop Mashtotz, Mughni Monastery (St. Gevork Monastery), Noravank Monastery, Odzun St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church, Oshakan St. Mesrop Mashtotz Church, Tatev Monastery, Yerevan St. Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator) Cathedral, Yerevan St. Zoravor Church, Zvartnots Cathedral
Regions: Aragatsotn,  Armavir,  Karabakh,  Lori,  Syunik,  Tavush,  Vayots Dzor,  Yerevan
Dioceses: Aragatsotn,  Araratian Pontifical Diocese,  Artsakh,  Gougark,  Siunik,  Under the auspice of the Mother See
Recommended for: First time visitors with moderate spiritual experience
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Holy Shrines in the Diocese of Gougark (Weekend) | 2 days, 1 night

Destinations/Sites: Goshavank (Nor Getik) Monastery, Haghpat Monastery, Odzun St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church, Vanadzor Srbots Mankants (Holy Children) Chapel
Regions: Lori,  Tavush
Dioceses: Gougark
Recommended for: Armenians and those staying in Armenia
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