MONASTERY
Saint Catherine Convent
Isfahan · Armenian Apostolic
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A brief history
Founded in 1623 with Khwaja Yeghiazar’s support, this Armenian convent stands in New Julfa’s Charsou quarter. Part of the complex became an orphanage and a home for older people in 1967.
An interesting detail
New Julfa’s first school for girls opened here in 1858.