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Sven FG ⚒
November 16, 2021
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Fantastic monastery on the border with Turkey. Here Christianity was declared the state religion in 301.
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•Andi
September 19, 2023
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The Khor Wirap Monastery is located in Ararat Province. It is the most famous holy place because it is associated with the adoption of Christianity in Armenia. Christianity was recognized as the state religion in Armenia in 301 by Gregory the Illuminator (the first Catholicos of the Armenians) by the Armenian King Trdat 3rd. Only after a 13-year incarceration in a deep pit did Gregory manage to convert King Trdat 3. The 17th century monastery complex offers a beautiful view of the biblical Mount Ararat.
Source: hyurservice.com/de/attractions-activities-armenia/khor-virap-monastery
Source: hyurservice.com/de/attractions-activities-armenia/khor-virap-monastery
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•Alenka Grošel
September 21, 2024
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Khor Virap's notability as a monastery and pilgrimage site is attributed to the fact that Gregory the Illuminator was initially imprisoned here for 13 years by King Tiridates III of Armenia.
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