Karmravor Church

A beauty-tiny cross-like church with red roof from VII c. Type: Church Age: VII c. Region: Aragatsotn Diocese: Aragatsotn

The Karmravor Church is an exquisite one located in Ashtarak (Diocese of Aragatsotn), spread out in and above the gorge of Kasakh River. The city is endowed with old churches, Karmravor being one of the most known among them. Why is it so special? It is a rare monument of the 7^th century that has remained almost intact; even the tiled roof is preserved. It's not only the tiled roof, which is very seldom in this region, it's also the size of the building: the cruciform church is only 6 to 7 meters high. It's a kind of different from the standard church model and could be considered as a private chapel. For some people Karmravor is a dream place for isolating with thoughts. Quite understandable, imagine praying standing right in the centre of the cross itself. Embodiment of beauty and harmonious symmetry! It’s more than worth visiting to enhance the spirit of the 7^th century and to visit its sister churches nearby.

Miracles/Legends:

Karmravor translated means “reddish”. In Armenian History the apricot (or red) colour is symbolic. It is associated with the nobility, majesty and the glory of Kings because of the apricot colour garment they were wearing. For sure, the Royals’ outfit was carefully designed to enforce their influence on people. Thus the colour has revealed its magic ability and interfered into most spheres of Armenian culture.

Visit Karmravor Church via following packages:

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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