ARMENIA - S Zorats Cathedral

Many thanks to Katy of Georgia for sending me such a wonderful postcard and stamp from her trip in Armenia.

"S. Zorats cathedral or S. Stepanos, is considered a fine relic of medieval Armenia. was built in 1303 on a green hill east of the Yegheuis village.This church has no hall. It consists only of a central altar with a sacristy on each side. The faithful thus attended divine services in the open air.  The church has been extensively restored. Its name comes allegedly from the custom of consecrating arms and horses there before battle."

ARMENIA - Tavush Marz, Haghartsin Monestery Complex

"Tavush (Armenian: Տավուշ) is a province (marz) of Armenia. The marz of Tavush is located in the north of Armenia and borders on Georgia and Azerbaijan. It is well known for its mountains. The most part of its territory is situated 800-1,000 m above sea level. Tavush is also famous for the abundance of rivers and other water resources. 

Haghartsin Monastery is located in a dense oak forest, on a mountainside in the upper reaches of the Agstev river. Three main buildings of the Haghardzin church complex ares till standing . St. Astvatsatsin Church (1281)is the biggest of the three."