Hrazdan River Area
Tour 3:
3.2 St. Sarkis Cathedral
St. Sarkis Cathedral is within a five-minute walking distance from the mosque. It is one of the best models of Armenian monastery architecture and the seat of the Araratian Patriarchal Diocese. The church is located on the left bank of the Hrazdan River, where a fascinating view opens onto the Hrazdan Canyon and the Victory Bridge.
Sarkis Holiday of the
Armenian Apostolic Church:
Patron of Youth and Love
The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the holiday of St. Sarkis, the patron of youth and those in love. During the reign of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (306-337), St. Sarkis was appointed the General Governor of the Cappadocia province bordering Armenia. When Emperor Julianus the Betrayer (360-363) began prosecuting Christians, St. Sarkis and his son Martyros went to Armenia, and King Tiran of Armenia accepted them. From Armenia, St. Sarkis and his son went to Persia, and started serving in the army of Persian King Shapouh. Becoming aware of the fact that St. Sarkis was a Christian, King Shapouh ordered him to convert and worship the fire. But St. Sarkis refused to do so, and the crowd attacked him and his son. Light appeared over the Read More
3.1 Blue
Mosque
3.2 St. Sarkis Cathedral
3.3 Parajanov Museum ParkMatenadaraCascade
3.4 Genocide Memorial/
Genocide Museum
3.5 Ararat Brandy/
Noy Brandy
1.6 Yerevan History
Museum
3.7 Sundukyan Theater