Saint George Church of Garnahovit

Saint Georg Church
Սուրբ Գեւորգ Եկեղեցի

The Church of St. Georg in the village of Garnahovit.
Shown within Armenia
Basic information
Location Garnahovit, Aragatsotn Province,
 Armenia
Geographic coordinates 40°29′49″N 43°57′22″E / 40.496831°N 43.956134°E / 40.496831; 43.956134Coordinates: 40°29′49″N 43°57′22″E / 40.496831°N 43.956134°E / 40.496831; 43.956134
Affiliation Armenian Apostolic Church
Region Caucasus
Architectural description
Architectural style Armenian
Completed mid-7th century
Specifications
Dome(s) 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.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 49. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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