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Saint Sarkis Cathedral

Tehran · Armenian Apostolic

Saint Sarkis Cathedral
Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Tehran, viewed from beside its perimeter wall.ZarlokX / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized for display

A brief history

Built in 1970, this Armenian cathedral combines a conical dome and twin bell towers in central Tehran.

An interesting detail

Its courtyard memorial commemorates the Armenian Genocide, with a carved cross symbolizing resurrection.

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