St. Gregory The Illuminator Cathedral
Church
Distance: 2
Location: Yerevan
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
The Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral is the largest cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church. It is located in the Central District of Yerevan.
The consecration of the cathedral took place on September 23, 2001, on occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the proclamation of Christianity as the state religion of Armenia.
The cathedral houses the relics of Saint Gregory the Illuminator and the Holy Remains of St. Gregory that were brought from Naples, Italy.
The huge cathedral is a complex consisting of three churches: the Cathedral and the Chapels of Saint Tiridates the King and of Saint Ashkhen the Queen.
Admission: Free
Unesco:Yes