Monastery of Saint Thaddeus · Qareh Kelisa
Qareh Kelisa · Armenian Apostolic
This historic Armenian monastery has seventh-century origins and has been rebuilt repeatedly.
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Churches & monasteries in Iran
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Saint Stepanos Monastery · Jolfa
Jolfa · Armenian Apostolic
Rebuilt in the late seventeenth century, this fortified Armenian monastery overlooks the Aras gorge near Jolfa.
Holy Saviour Cathedral (Vank) · Isfahan
Isfahan · Armenian Apostolic
Built in 1655–1664, Holy Saviour Cathedral stands in Isfahan’s Armenian quarter of New Julfa.
Dzordzor Monastery (Chapel of the Holy Mother of God) · Barun
Barun · Armenian Apostolic
Saint Mary's Chapel is the surviving remnant of Dzordzor's medieval Armenian monastery.
Holy Bethlehem Church (Bedkhem) · Isfahan
Isfahan · Armenian Apostolic
Built in 1627–1628, this Armenian church in New Julfa was financed by the merchant Khwaja Petros.
Saint Sarkis Cathedral · Tehran
Tehran · Armenian Apostolic
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Built in 1970, this Armenian cathedral combines a conical dome and twin bell towers in central Tehran.
Saint Mary Church (Holy Mother of God) · Isfahan
Isfahan · Armenian Apostolic
Built in 1613, this Armenian church in New Julfa was funded by Khwaja Avetik.
Saint George Church (Surp Gevorg) · Isfahan
Isfahan · Armenian Apostolic
Khwaja Nazar financed Saint George’s in New Julfa’s Small Square quarter.
Saint Catherine Convent · Isfahan
Isfahan · Armenian Apostolic
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Founded in 1623 with Khwaja Yeghiazar’s support, this Armenian convent stands in New Julfa’s Charsou quarter.
Saint Mary Church (Naneh Maryam) · Urmia
Urmia · Assyrian Church of the East
Saint Mary’s is a historic center of Urmia’s Assyrian community.
Saint Mary Armenian Church · Tabriz
Tabriz · Armenian Apostolic
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Saint Mary’s Armenian church was rebuilt in 1785, after the devastating earthquake of 1780.