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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.
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On June 27, 2012 the Vocal Ensemble of St. Geghard Monastery was on the stage of the Special Events Auditorium of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts as part of the Cafesjian Classical Music Series. The Ensemble consisting of 8 professional singers performed Armenian medieval sacred monodies, classical arrangements of Armenian sacred and folk songs. The overall impression from the concert was very satisfying. The Ensemble produced a sound of such sumptuous power and commitment that it is hard to find words worthy of the effect they made on the audience. The Special Events Auditorium was filled with beautiful spiritual atmosphere; the songs of the Ensemble seemed to bring the presence of the Almighty. Besides the divine liturgies sung every Sunday at St. Geghard Monastery (IV-XIII c.), the E...
A capella choir at the Geghard Monastery, Armenia
Arrangement by Yervand Yerkanian Performed by Geghard Monastery Choir
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!
Прочитай меня/Read me! 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. More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geghard Гега́рд (реже, Геха́рд) (арм. Գեղարդ, [geghárd], дословно — «копьё»), также употребляется старое название Айриванк («пещерный монастырь») — монастырский комплекс, уникальное архитектурное сооружение в провинции Котайк, Армения. Расположен в ущелье горной реки Гохт (правая составляющая реки Азат), примерно в 40 км к юго-востоку от Еревана. Внесён ЮНЕСКО в список объектов Всемирного культурного наследия. Подробнее: http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%B3%D0%B0%D1%80%D0...
Geghard monastery, a tour (outside), Armenia. For more info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geghard. For more videos from Armenia, search youtube under 'vstefanu armenia'. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com
Geghard monastery, a tour (inside the churches and caves), Armenia. For more info, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geghard. For more videos from Armenia, search youtube under 'vstefanu armenia'. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com
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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. 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 (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 a...
Today we got to visit the Garni Temple It was probably built by king Tiridates I in the first century AD as a temple to the sun god Mihr. Then we went to Geghard it is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs.I hope you all enjoy!! Please Like, Share and Subscribe!
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At the approach to the main entrance on the west there are small caves, chapels, carvings and constructions on the hillside. Right before the entrance are some shallow shelves in the cliff onto which people try to throw pebbles in order to make their wish come true. Just inside the entrance to the compound are the 12-13th century ramparts protecting three sides of the complex, and the cliffs behind protect the fourth. Walking across the complex will take one to the secondary entrance on the east, outside of which is a table for ritual animal offerings (matagh), and a bridge over the stream.
Driving to Geghard monastery from Garni, Armenia. For more videos from Armenia, search youtube under 'vstefanu armenia'. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com
garni geghard (amateur)
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