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Holy Mother God Church

Region

Kotayk

Distance from Yerevan

22.4 km

Type

Monastery/Church

The Church of the Holy Virgin is located in the very center of the Armenian village Bjni. The church was built in 1031. The church functions to this day, although almost 10 centuries have passed since its foundation. You can see here specific stone “shelves” located at a height of about five meters along the inside walls, which are not typical for such buildings. It is supposed, that various medieval manuscripts and writings created in Bjni could be kept here.

Interesting

facts about Holy Mother God Church

Facts

The famous French medieval traveler Chardin visited Bjni in 1637. He even spent a night in the building of the church of the Holy Virgin, and then described this holy place in his notes. The famous French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort visited this ancient holy cradle during his trip to Armenia in 1700. He also described details of the trip in his diaries.

Weather in Kotayk

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 Holy Mother of God Church depends on the weather conditions.

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Holy Mother God Church on the map on Armenia