Preparations for an educational trip (Artsakh)

Preparations for an educational trip

(Artsakh)

As you know our trip to Syunik’ province was very successful. When we arrived home, we had already planned our next trip. This time we’re going to Artsakh. Only a few of us have been there, we all are going to learn many interesting things about Artsakh. Like some kind of tradition, each of us is supposed to find and learn some information about one of the many places we’ve planned to go to.

This time I’m going to tell about Dadivank. It is located in the northwestern part of Martakert district of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, on the territory of Artsakh's historical province of Upper Khachen. According to the legend, the monastery was founded at the end of the 1st century AD and named after one of apostle Judes disciples, St. Dadi, who martyred preaching Christianity in the Eastern Territory of Armenia. Dadivank was first mentioned in medieval chronicles in the 9th century. The monastic complex of Dadivank consists of the Memorial Cathedral (Katoghike), Church of the Holy Virgin, Chapel, Memorial Bell-Tower and several auxiliary buildings. In the 5th century, the temple became the residence of the Bishop of Aghvan, while afterward it was turned into one of the most significant educational and enlightening centers of that region.

This is all now. More stories and photos – coming soon.