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Haghpat Monastery
| One of the three miraculous Amenaprkich Khachkars (All-Saviour Cross-stone) is located in the monastery. The monastic complex is included in UNESCO List of World Heritage. |
| Type: |
Monastic complex |
| Age: |
IV-XIII cc. |
| Region: |
Lori |
| Diocese: |
Gougark |
| Minimal Walking Distance: |
30 metres |
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Haghpat Monastery is a site worth visiting both from the religious and the architectural points of view. Located in the village of Haghpat in Lori region (Diocese of Gougark) of Armenia it is a monastery surrounded by gorgeous nature and accompanied by “Eden silence” caressing one’s ear. When praying just have a look up to the altar upside and try to find yourself being watched by Christ from above - a vaguely seen fresco of Christ pondering over humanity. Standing by itself on the east side of the monastic complex is the three-story bell tower (1245), which is the best example of the Armenian structures of this type. Haghpat complex is especially rich in khachkars (more than 80 of them have survived), which were intended not only as memorials. Haghpat is one of the sites worth being called a combination of Heaven and Human work. It’s not accidental that a famous poet-singer Sayat Nova joined the monastery the last years of his life and signified the place by his martyrdom. It is also worth mentioning that Hovhannes Imastaser deacon’s (medieval theological philosopher) tomb is in front of the bell tower.
Miracles/Legends:
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| Amenaprkich Khachkar (1273) stands out from the numerous khachkars of Haghpat. It carries a great number of realistically depicted human figures on it fitted into the unique composition of the decor. The name itself (Amenaprkich meaning “All Saviour”) talks for itself. People from overseas come to pray in front of the khachkar, which is famous for its power of healing and resting serenity inside a human. Its powerful influence has earned the importance of being the longing destination point for the pilgrims. | See also
Visit Haghpat Monastery via following packages:
Armenia and the Armenians | 14 days, 15 nights
Destinations/Sites: Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House Museum, Amberd St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Etchmiadzin Cathedral Museum, Gandzasar Monastery, Geghard Monastery (Ayrivank), Gyumri St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church, Haghartsin Monastery, Haghpat Monastery, Hripsime Church, Khor Virap Monastery, Marmashen Monastery, Matenadaran after St. Mesrop Mashtotz, Noravank Monastery, Oshakan St. Mesrop Mashtotz Church, Pontifical Residence Museum, Sanahin Monastery, Sevanavank Monastery, Tegher Monastery
Regions: Aragatsotn, Ararat, Armavir, Gegharkounik, Karabakh, Kotayk, Lori, Shirak, Tavush, Vayots Dzor, Yerevan
Dioceses: Aragatsotn, Araratian Pontifical Diocese, Artsakh, Gegharkounik, Gougark, Shirak, Siunik, Under the auspice of the Mother See
Recommended for: First time visitors with moderate spiritual experience
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From Noah till Nowadays | 12 days, 13 nights
Destinations/Sites: Amberd St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church, Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Etchmiadzin Cathedral Museum, Gayane Church, Geghard Monastery (Ayrivank), Gyumri St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church, Haghartsin Monastery, Haghpat Monastery, Hayravank Monastery, Hripsime Church, Karmravor Church, Khor Virap Monastery, Makaravank Monastery, Marmashen Monastery, Matenadaran after St. Mesrop Mashtotz, Mughni Monastery (St. Gevork Monastery), Noratus Khachkar (Cross-Stone) “Forest”, Noravank Monastery, Odzun St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church, Oshakan St. Mesrop Mashtotz Church, Pontifical Residence Museum, Saghmosavank Monastery, Sanahin Monastery, Sevanavank Monastery, Shoghakat Church, Vanadzor Srbots Mankants (Holy Children) Chapel, Yerevan St. Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator) Cathedral, Yerevan Surb Yerrordutiun (Holy Trinity) Church, Zvartnots Cathedral
Regions: Aragatsotn, Ararat, Armavir, Gegharkounik, Kotayk, Lori, Shirak, Tavush, Vayots Dzor, Yerevan
Dioceses: Aragatsotn, Araratian Pontifical Diocese, Gegharkounik, Gougark, Shirak, Siunik, Under the auspice of the Mother See
Recommended for: First time visitors with moderate spiritual experience
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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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 Design your tour here.
The Miraculous Khachkars
IV Century Churches and Monasteries
Biblical Mount Ararat
Spitak Surb Harutiun (Holy Resurrection) Church (2000)
Surb Harutiun, an example of modern Armenian architecture, serves the people of Spitak who survived the 1988 earthquake and is one of the symbols of the region’s revivification.
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