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Hermon Monastery

Region

Vayots Dzor

Distance from Yerevan

125.3 km

Type

Monastery/Church

"Hermon Monastery was founded in 936 by Prince Smbat of Syunik and Bishop Hakob. In 1338, Tiratour Kiliketsi, a disciple of Esayi Nchetsi, settled here and established a new school, later known as the Hermon Monastery School. The current St. Gregory Church, built from finely hewn basalt, is a three-nave basilica with a single pair of columns, dating back to the 17th century. Part of its roof and southern wall have collapsed. Within the rectangular-walled complex, the remains of monastic structures can still be found. Today, the monastery is in ruins, yet it remains an important historical and cultural site, reflecting the spiritual and intellectual life of medieval Armenia."

Interesting

facts about Hermon Monastery

Facts

Notable philosophers, artists, and scholars worked at Hermon Monastery, engaging in theology, manuscript writing, and other sciences.

Like many other monasteries in Vayots Dzor, Hermon Monastery had a scriptorium in the Middle Ages, where Armenian manuscripts were created and preserved—only 26 are known today.

Hermon Monastery is also known as Ahermoni Monastery or Knevank."

Weather in Vayots Dzor

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Hermon monastery depends on the weather conditions.

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Hermon Monastery on the map on Armenia