Etchmiadzin Cathedral

Էջմիածնի Մայր Տաճար

cathedral in Vagharshapat

#2 in Vagharshapat / #14 in Armenia

by Areg Amirkhanian

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Etchmiadzin Cathedral, located in Vagharshapat, Armenia, is considered one of the oldest cathedrals in the world. Constructed in the early 4th century by Saint Gregory the Illuminator, it symbolizes the adoption of Christianity as the state religion of Armenia, making Armenia the first nation to do so. The cathedral's architecture showcases a blend of traditional Armenian and early Christian styles, marked by its distinctive central dome and intricate stone carvings.

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