Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
Սուրբ Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչ մայր տաճար
Completed in 2001 to mark the 1,700th anniversary of Armenia's conversion to Christianity, this is Armenia's largest church and houses the relics of Saint Gregory the Illuminator.
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral stands on the south side of the city center. Built in 2001 to mark the 1,700th anniversary of Armenia becoming the world's first Christian nation, it is the largest church in Armenia. The complex consists of a main church and two smaller chapels, and its exterior follows the traditional conical domes of Armenian churches. Inside are the relics of Saint Gregory the Illuminator, brought back from Naples, Italy. Admission is free; dress modestly. It is about a 15-minute walk from Republic Square, or you can take the metro to Zoravar Andranik station.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Vernissage Market
- GUM Market
- Republic Square
- History Museum of Armenia
- Blue Mosque
- Armenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Sergei Parajanov Museum
- Cascade Complex