The Feast of the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ in Etchmiatsin

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Start | End time: 09:00 | 16:00

Duration:half day

Type of tour :Special

Group size:12+

Language :Armenian, English, Russian

Start | End point: 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia | 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia

Celebrate Easter in the spiritual capital of Armenia, Etchmiadzin.

Easter is one of the oldest and most important holidays of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Easter is preceded by a period of fasting and prayer, marked by traditional foods and cultural customs, such as decorating eggs and community gatherings, which symbolize the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We will participate in the Candlemas Liturgy, which is celebrated in churches in the evening on the eve of the feast of the Resurrection, which begins the Easter celebrations.

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1. Etchmiadzin Cathedral

"According to tradition, the main church was built in the place where Miadzin descended, Etchmiadzin. In Gregory's vision, Christ shows the place of the main temple with a golden hammer. The oldest cathedral in the world, founded in 303, was destined to become an important witness and participant in the history of the Armenian people. Being the most important center of the Armenian Church's world network, the Etchmiadzin Cathedral is now represented by a large area, including many old and new churches, secular structures, libraries, a seminary, etc."

2. St Gayane Church

The series of glorious churches of the seventh century continues with St. Gayane, which was founded only 12 years later than St. Hripsime. This church, built in 630, was built on the grave of a Christian virgin who died in Armenia at the end of the 3rd and the beginning of the 4th century, about 3 centuries after her death. The church was restored in 1652. There are many coffins in the yard, among them famous military and cultural figures of the Armenian people.

3. St Hripsime Church

According to experts, Saint Hripsime's architecture is considered one of the best Armenian examples. Here, for the first time, Armenian niches providing seismic resistance were used. The construction of the huge church was completed in 618, leaving behind a great architectural legacy, the details of which are still used today.