Geghard Monastery, Armenia
Visiting Geghard Monastery in the breath-taking Upper Azat Valley in Armenia. Allthough founded in the 4th century, the present main church was built in 1215. Part of the complex is dug into the steep moutain. Be sure to watch this spetacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, including church bell chiming and the song of a priest. Enjoy!
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GEGHARD MONASTERY (Гегардский монастырь)
Visiting a medieval monastery partially carved out of the adjacent mountain felt surreal. We discovered historical facts that we wouldn't have known had we not visited the monastery. It is a unique and incredible ancient Armenian monastery set into a landscape of great natural beauty.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this monastery is a renowned ecclesiastical & cultural center of medieval Armenia.
The monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank meaning the Monastery of the Cave. Today, it is called Monastery of the Spear from the Armenian word geghard meaning spear which originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the crucifixion, alledgedly bought to Armenia by Apostle Thaddeus. Now the spear is displayed in the Etchmiadzin Treasury.
Being there discovering all this amazing stories felt incredible!
And finally, entrance to the Monastery is FREE!
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GEGHARD MONASTERY TO GARNI TEMPLE | ARMENIA 2019
This is the Part 2 of our Armenia vlog. We hired a private driver so we can go around in a day. We stopped by 3 places: Geghard Monastery, Garni Temple and Lake Sevan. We didn't have much time so we skipped Khor Virap, but that gives us a good reason to come back! We had a great time visiting the first ever Christian country in the world!
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GEGHARD MONASTERY - Armenia
Dating originally from the 4th century this monastery is both a pilgrimage destination as well as one of the country's main tourist destinations.
Baking ARMENIAN LAVASH + Touring Geghard Monastery & Temple of Garni | Garni, Armenia
Day 4 in Armenia started off with a bang as my amazing guide Lusine and I headed off to the village of Garni. There, I tried my hand at baking Armenian lavash and toured Geghard Monastery and the magnificent Temple of Garni! Let’s continue exploring Armenia!
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My day began with a drive east to Geghard. I spotted Geghard Monastery as we rounded a bend. There, a woman gave me some Armenian sweet bread called gata. It’s fluffy and super sweet and tasty!
As you approach the monastery, there are vendors selling rosaries and other religious items.
Geghard Monastery is a 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Geghard” actually means “spear.” The spear that pierced Jesus Christ’s side was kept in Geghard Monastery from the 13th to 18th centuries!
Then, we entered a cave with carvings on the walls. It leads straight into a 13th-century noble family tomb inside the mountain. It was all carved from one piece of rock! The history was carved on the walls to document it.
Then, I got to witness a beautiful performance where women sing and chant. There are columns and lots of carvings in the corners. We moved on to a church that was constructed, so it isn’t made from one stone. In the back is a holy spring. I took a drink from it. It was freezing!
I had never seen anything like this. This part of the church is carved out of the mountain. There were pillars and intricate carvings in the walls. To the left of the holy water stream room is a rock-carved church. Outside of the rock-carved church is the main church, which was built in 1215. Inside are religious paintings.
From there, we headed to the Temple of Garni. It’s a pre-Christian and pre-Hellenistic pagan temple that was dedicated to the Armenian sun god, Mihr that was built in the 1st century. It collapsed in 1679 but was rebuilt from 1969 to 1975. It reminded me of temples I’d seen in Italy.
It has 24 columns, a main hall, and an altar. Around the back, you get incredible views of the surrounding mountains. The temple was built without cement, but they used iron to unite the stones of the foundation. Futher on is a stone that a king carved in Aramaic that talks about uniting Garniani land with Ararat.
Nearby is the summer residence, which contains a beautiful, 3rd-century mosaic. It’s made from 14 types of colorful natural stones!
Next, we went to eat and learn to bake lavash at Garnitoun Restaurant. There was a woman making nonstop lavash. I sampled some with cheese and herbs and tried making some of my own. I thought I did a bad job!
From there, we entered the restaurant, which boasts unbelievable views of the Temple of Garni and the surrounding valley. I started with lavash with a crumbly cheese and herbs. It was so refreshing! I added a cucumber.
The cheese ferments underground in clay jars. It was so delicious and healthy. Next up was the eggplant stuffed with cheese. It was unbelievable. The greens with pomegranates were dark and had a nice pop. It was crunchy and refreshing!
We enjoyed some 2018 VanArdi dry white wine, which was almost like an Albariño wine from Spain and Portugal. Then, I had a phenomenal dried fruit salad with apricots, plums, pomegranate, and apple. I followed it with a fresh and runny green bean omelet.
Our main course was barbecued trout. The skin was nice and smoky and the meat itself was buttery and smoky as well. You can’t beat great food in a beautiful place with great people!
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The monastery of Geghard (Arménie/Armenia)
The monastery of Geghard is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning the Monastery of the Cave. The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank , meaning the Monastery of the Spear, originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury.
The spectacular towering cliffs surrounding the monastery are part of the Azat river gorge, and are included together with the monastery in the World Heritage Site listing. Some of the churches within the monastery complex are entirely dug out of the cliff rocks, others are little more than caves, while others are elaborate structures, with both architecturally complex walled sections and rooms deep inside the cliff. The combination, together with numerous engraved and free-standing khachkars is a unique sight, being one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Armenia.
Most visitors to Geghard also choose to visit the nearby Garni temple, a Parthenon-like structure located further down the Azat river. Visiting both sites in one trip is so common that they are often referred to in unison as Garni-Geghard.
Le monastère Sainte-Lance de Geghard, situé en Arménie, dans la région de Kotayk', près d'Erevan, a été fondé au XIIIe siècle. La particularité du monastère est de présenter une partie souterraine dans laquelle les prêtres s'exercent pour leur liturgie. Une chapelle inférieure porte les armes de la famille Prochian, deux lions affrontés surmontés d'un autre lion attaquant un bœuf et soulignés de l'aigle enlevant dans ses serres un agneau.
Geghard était appelé « monastère des sept églises » ou « monastère des 40 autels », probablement au Haut Moyen Âge. Il fut appelé, un peu plus tard, Geghardavank, « monastère de la lance ».
On ne connaît pas la date exacte de la fondation du monastère, mais on l'estime à peu près du VIIe au VIIIe siècle. Certaines personnes affirment qu'il aurait été fondé au temps des premiers chrétiens. Il va devenir par le suite un grand centre du christianisme en Arménie.
Pendant l'invasion arabe, il a servi de refuge à la population. Puis il est pillé par les Arabes et détruit, il ne restera que quelques bâtiments. Le monastère actuel a été fondé au XIIIe siècle siècle, par les familles des Prochian, dont l'église principale, construite en 1215, et les chapelles, construites en 1225.
Le monastère est actuellement classé depuis l'an 2000 au patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO1.
La partie la plus ancienne a été détruite, mais il reste un bâtiment bien conservé : la chapelle Saint-Grégoire. L'église principale est Kathoghike, construite en 1215, sous le règne de Zakarian. Elle est composée d'un Gavit, dont la date de construction est inconnue, puis d'une Jamatoun, que l'on pourrait définirai comme une « petite-nef », ornée de sculptures.
Il reste des khatchkars autour du monastère.
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Geghard Monastery Armenia
Geghard monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site at the end of a long and winding road from Yerevan. It has a beautiful 13th century, partially rock carved church.
On the day we were there, we were treated to an impromptu choir concert in the heart of the cavern. It was a magical experience and we really wanted to share it! This is one of the top sites in Armenia!
Geghard monastery | Armenia Travel Vlog
Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection[1] status.
While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning the Monastery of the Cave. The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank ), meaning the Monastery of the Spear, originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury.
The spectacular towering cliffs surrounding the monastery are part of the Azat River gorge, and are included together with the monastery in the World Heritage Site listing. Some of the churches within the monastery complex are entirely dug out of the cliff rocks, others are little more than caves, while others are elaborate structures, with both architecturally complex walled sections and rooms deep inside the cliff. The combination, together with numerous engraved and free-standing khachkars is a unique sight, being one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Armenia.
Most visitors to Geghard also choose to visit the nearby the pagan Temple of Garni, located further down the Azat River. Visiting both sites in one trip is so common that they are often referred to in unison as Garni-Geghard.
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Geghard - The fantastic medieval Armenian monastery carved out of cliffs
Geghard is a medieval monastery in Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank, meaning the Monastery of the Cave. Geghard, meaning 'the Monastery of the Spear', originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury.
The spectacular towering cliffs surrounding the monastery are part of the Azat River gorge and are included together with the monastery in the World Heritage Site listing. Some of the churches within the monastery complex are entirely dug out of the cliff rocks, others are little more than caves, while others are elaborate structures, with both architecturally complex walled sections and rooms deep inside the cliff. The combination, together with numerous engraved and free-standing khachkars is a unique sight, being one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Armenia.
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GEGHARD - The Petra of Armenia | ARMENIA TRAVEL VLOG Series Part 8
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Liturgy served in the monastery of Geghard Armenia
The monastery of Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning spear) is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs.
Geghard monastery in Armenia
Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning spear) is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Armenian Choral Singing in Geghard Rock Hewn Chapel
Singers perform traditional choral music inside a rock hewn chapel at Geghard Monastery, Armenia. To place this video in perspective, read my daily diary entry for this day at
The monastery of Geghard Armenia Գեղարդ
The monastery of Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning spear) is a unique architectural construction in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave.
Geghard Monastery Mountain (Armenia)
Geghard Monastery (Armenia) / Монастырь Гегхард (арм. Գեղարդ, дословно — «копьё») в Армении
Geghard monastery, Armenia – Գեղարդ
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Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning spear) is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. The monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by St. Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The main chapel was built in 1215. Geghard is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection status.
Το Geghard (στα Αρμενικά σημαίνει «λόγχη») είναι ένα μεσαιωνικό μοναστήρι στην επαρχία Kotayk της Αρμενίας, λαξευμένο εν μέρει στο γειτονικό βουνό και περιτριγυρισμένο από γκρεμούς. Το συγκρότημα του μοναστηριού ιδρύθηκε τον 4ο αιώνα από τον Άγιο Γρηγόριο Φωστήρα στην τοποθεσία μιας ιερής πηγής μέσα σε μια σπηλιά. Το κυρίως παρεκκλήσι χτίστηκε το 1215. Το Geghard είναι Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Κληρονομιάς της UNESCO με ενισχυμένη προστασία.
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Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning spear) is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
While the main chapel was built in 1215, the monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave. The monastery had thus been originally named Ayrivank (Այրիվանք), meaning the Monastery of the Cave. The name commonly used for the monastery today, Geghard, or more fully Geghardavank (Գեղարդավանք), meaning the Monastery of the Spear, originates from the spear which had wounded Jesus at the Crucifixion, allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude, called here Thaddeus, and stored amongst many other relics. Now it is displayed in the Echmiadzin treasury.
The spectacular towering cliffs surrounding the monastery are part of the Azat River gorge, and are included together with the monastery in the World Heritage Site listing. Some of the churches within the monastery complex are entirely dug out of the cliff rocks, others are little more than caves, while others are elaborate structures, with both architecturally complex walled sections and rooms deep inside the cliff. The combination, together with numerous engraved and free-standing khachkars is a unique sight, being one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Armenia.
Most visitors to Geghard also choose to visit the nearby the pagan Temple of Garni, located further down the Azat River. Visiting both sites in one trip is so common that they are often referred to in unison as Garni-Geghard.