Surp Hovhannes Church of Voskevaz
Surp Hovhannes (Armenian: Սուրբ ՅովհաննԷս 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.
| Surp Hovhannes Church Սուրբ Յովհաննէս Եկեղեցի | |
|---|---|
 The basilica of S. Hovhannes at Voskevaz. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Voskevaz village, Aragatsotn Province,  |
  Shown within Armenia | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40.27328°N 44.29825°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Basilica |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 7th to 12th centuries |
| Dome(s) | 1, now collapsed |
Architecture
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
The structure is currently (as of late 2009) being renovated and parts are being reconstructed.
Gallery
Voskevaz church from another angle.
The main portal of the church.
References
Bibliography
- 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
External links
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