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| location = [[Vartanants Square]], [[Gyumri]], |
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'''Holy Saviour's Church''' ({{lang-hy|Սուրբ Ամենափրկիչ Եկեղեցի}}), is a 19th-century church in [[Gyumri]], [[Armenia]]. It occupies the southern side of the [[Vartanants Square]] at the centre of Gyumri. It was constructed between 1858 and 1872 and consecrated in 1873.<ref>[https://avproduction.am/?ln=am&page=culture&id=89 About Saint Amenaprkich Church in Gyumri]</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| ⚫ | During the 1850s, an Armenian Catholic church and a Greek Orthodox church were built at the centre of Alexandropol-Gyumri. Feeling insulted of this fact, the devotees of the Armenian Apostolic Church (who constituted the majority of the city's population) decided to build a new church right in the middle of the 2 churches that existed, which would look larger and much imposing. The construction of the church was launched in 1858 led by architect Tadeos Andikyan who was known as the ''master of masters'' and the ''oustabashi''. It was completed in 1872 and consecrated in 1873. The construction was fulfilled through the donations of the population of Alexandropol and the Drampyan family. The design of the church was derived from the architecture of the [[Cathedral of Ani]]. However the Holy Saviour Church is much larger than the Cathedral of Ani.{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} |
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[[File:S Amenaprkich with croses 2014.JPG|thumb|left|The church in June 2014]] |
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The design of the church was derived from the architecture of the [[Cathedral of Ani]]. However the Holy Saviour Church is much larger than the Cathedral of Ani. |
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The church survived from the 1926 earthquake. At beginning of the 1930s, it was confiscated by the Soviet government and the belfry was destroyed in 1932. Later in 1964, the belfry was restored. However, during the Soviet rule, the church building was used as a museum, and later as a classical music concerts hall. |
The church survived from the 1926 earthquake. At beginning of the 1930s, it was confiscated by the Soviet government and the belfry was destroyed in 1932. Later in 1964, the belfry was restored. However, during the Soviet rule, the church building was used as a museum, and later as a classical music concerts hall. |
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During the [[1988 Armenian earthquake| |
During the [[1988 Armenian earthquake|devastating 1988 earthquake]], the Church of the Holy Saviour was severely damaged and went under an entire renovation process since 2002. Currently, the renovation is at its final stages and the church was expected to be reopened in 2015. However, the church remains closed and under renovation as of late 2019. |
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==Gallery== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="120px"> |
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RI. Армения. Александрополь. Фасад ц.Сурб Аменапркич 1877-1878 ArtsAM e1.jpg|The church in 1870-1880 |
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File:Leninakan, Armenia LCCN2014710006.tif|The church in 1926 |
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File:Surb Amenaprkitch.jpeg|After the 1988 earthquake |
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File:Gyumri church 1988.jpg |
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2014 Prowincja Szirak, Giumri, Kościół Zbawiciela (08).jpg|Church during the reconstruction in June 2014 |
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</gallery> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 5 September 2024
| Holy Saviour's Church | |
|---|---|
 An aerial view | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Year consecrated | 1873 |
| Location | |
| Location | Vartanants Square, Gyumri, Armenia |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Tadeos Andikyan |
| Type | Armenian |
| Style | Domed basilica |
| Groundbreaking | 1858 |
| Completed | 1872 |
| Specifications | |
| Height (max) | 36 m |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
Holy Saviour's Church (Armenian: Սուրբ Ամենափրկիչ Եկեղեցի), is a 19th-century church in Gyumri, Armenia. It occupies the southern side of the Vartanants Square at the centre of Gyumri. It was constructed between 1858 and 1872 and consecrated in 1873.[1]
History
[edit]During the 1850s, an Armenian Catholic church and a Greek Orthodox church were built at the centre of Alexandropol-Gyumri. Feeling insulted of this fact, the devotees of the Armenian Apostolic Church (who constituted the majority of the city's population) decided to build a new church right in the middle of the 2 churches that existed, which would look larger and much imposing. The construction of the church was launched in 1858 led by architect Tadeos Andikyan who was known as the master of masters and the oustabashi. It was completed in 1872 and consecrated in 1873. The construction was fulfilled through the donations of the population of Alexandropol and the Drampyan family. The design of the church was derived from the architecture of the Cathedral of Ani. However the Holy Saviour Church is much larger than the Cathedral of Ani.[citation needed]
The church survived from the 1926 earthquake. At beginning of the 1930s, it was confiscated by the Soviet government and the belfry was destroyed in 1932. Later in 1964, the belfry was restored. However, during the Soviet rule, the church building was used as a museum, and later as a classical music concerts hall.
During the devastating 1988 earthquake, the Church of the Holy Saviour was severely damaged and went under an entire renovation process since 2002. Currently, the renovation is at its final stages and the church was expected to be reopened in 2015. However, the church remains closed and under renovation as of late 2019.
Gallery
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The church in 1870-1880 -
The church in 1926 -
After the 1988 earthquake -
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Church during the reconstruction in June 2014
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