Surb Hovhannes Church of Voskevaz
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| Surb Hovhannes Church Սուրբ Յովհաննես եկեղեցի |
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The basilica of S. Hovhannes at Voskevaz. |
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| Location | Voskevaz village, Aragatsotn Province,  Armenia |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°16′33″N 44°17′50″E / 40.2758°N 44.2972°ECoordinates: 40°16′33″N 44°17′50″E / 40.2758°N 44.2972°E |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
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| Architectural type | Basilica without dome |
| Architectural style | Armenian |
| Completed | 7th to 12th centuries |
Surb Hovhannes (Armenian: Սուրբ Յովհաննես եկեղեցի; meaning Saint John) or Voskevaz Church (Armenian: Ոսկեվազ եկեղեցի) is a 7th- to 12th-century basilica located in the village of Voskevaz in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.
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Architecture[edit]
The church of S. Hovhannes is a large cruciform central plan interior and rectangular exterior plan type basilica. It is missing the drum and dome that once stood above. Two portals lead into the church. Much of the church is void of any decoration.
Renovation[edit]
The structure is currently (as of late 2009) being renovated and parts are being reconstructed.
Gallery[edit]
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Voskevaz church from another angle.
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The main portal of the church.
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Brady Kiesling, Rediscovering Armenia, p. 15; original archived at Archive.org, and current version online on Armeniapedia.org.
- Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
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