The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin, along with the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Echmiadzin is the spiritual centre of Armenia and the seat of the the head of the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church. It is about 20 km west of Yerevan in the town known as Vagharshapat. Historically, the focal point of the town is the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the oldest in the world. It was originally built in 301-303, when Armenia was the only country in the world in which the state religion was Christianity. The small group I was with, members and relatives of the YSMU family, had arranged for us to visit the galleries of the Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House. I was honored with a curator who provided the tour in English. These were special reverential moments for the whole group.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Sunday Visit to Echmiadzin
The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin, along with the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Echmiadzin is the spiritual centre of Armenia and the seat of the the head of the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church. It is about 20 km west of Yerevan in the town known as Vagharshapat. Historically, the focal point of the town is the Echmiadzin Cathedral, the oldest in the world. It was originally built in 301-303, when Armenia was the only country in the world in which the state religion was Christianity. The small group I was with, members and relatives of the YSMU family, had arranged for us to visit the galleries of the Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House. I was honored with a curator who provided the tour in English. These were special reverential moments for the whole group.
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