Also known as: Chapel of Dzordzor, Zorzor Church, Church of Saint Mary, Zurzur Kilisa, Dzordzor Church, Zoorzoor (Barone) Church
The northwestern edge of Iran boasts the presence of old religious and cultural relics. One of these places is St. Dzor Dzor Monastery, which is also known as St. Mary Church. In fact, the church is the only remnant of the monastery which was destroyed over the years. The UNESCO recognized monastery was built with the efforts of Archbishop Zakaria ...
The chapel is on the World Heritage List of UNESCO since July 6, 2008, alongside St. Thaddeus and St. Stepanos monasteries.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
Church of Saint Mary (ZorZor), The Church of the St. Mary, known as ZorZor is a historical, simple but valuable church, which its criteria for global registration are such that it is a masterpiece of human genius and creativity.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The Chapel of Holy Mother of God is the only part of the monastery that still stands today. The construction of this chapel cross surmounted in the center of a drum dome dates back to the 9th to 14th centuries.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
In agreement with the Armenian Apostolic Church, the building was relocated 600 meters by the Iranian authorities in 1987-1988, following the decision to build a dam on the Zangmar River, to avoid being inundated in the dam reservoir.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The chapel is on the World Heritage List of UNESCO since July 6, 2008, alongside St. Thaddeus and St. Stepanos monasteries.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
Entrance to the church is only possible from the western part, and the metal door with the Armenian writings and the role of the cross will lead you inside.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The little ZorZor church is a cross-shaped monument, built like many other Armenian churches, with its carved stones in different volumes.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
In agreement with the Armenian Apostolic Church, the building was relocated 600 meters by the Iranian authorities in 1987-1988, following the decision to build a dam on the Zangmar River, to avoid being inundated in the dam reservoir.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
Church of Saint Mary (ZorZor), The Church of the St. Mary, known as ZorZor is a historical, simple but valuable church, which its criteria for global registration are such that it is a masterpiece of human genius and creativity.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The Chapel of Holy Mother of God is the only part of the monastery that still stands today. The construction of this chapel cross surmounted in the center of a drum dome dates back to the 9th to 14th centuries.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
Church of Saint Mary (ZorZor), The Church of the St. Mary, known as ZorZor is a historical, simple but valuable church, which its criteria for global registration are such that it is a masterpiece of human genius and creativity.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The little ZorZor church is a cross-shaped monument, built like many other Armenian churches, with its carved stones in different volumes.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The Chapel of Holy Mother of God is the only part of the monastery that still stands today. The construction of this chapel cross surmounted in the center of a drum dome dates back to the 9th to 14th centuries.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The chapel is on the World Heritage List of UNESCO since July 6, 2008, alongside St. Thaddeus and St. Stepanos monasteries.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
In agreement with the Armenian Apostolic Church, the building was relocated 600 meters by the Iranian authorities in 1987-1988, following the decision to build a dam on the Zangmar River, to avoid being inundated in the dam reservoir. | Copyright: Ali Ebrahimi
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The Chapel of Holy Mother of God is the only part of the monastery that still stands today. The construction of this chapel cross surmounted in the center of a drum dome dates back to the 9th to 14th centuries.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
Entrance to the church is only possible from the western part, and the metal door with the Armenian writings and the role of the cross will lead you inside.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
The little ZorZor church is a cross-shaped monument, built like many other Armenian churches, with its carved stones in different volumes.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
Church of Saint Mary (ZorZor), The Church of the St. Mary, known as ZorZor is a historical, simple but valuable church, which its criteria for global registration are such that it is a masterpiece of human genius and creativity.
Chapel of Dzordzor - Wet Azerbaijian Province
Entrance to the church is only possible from the western part, and the metal door with the Armenian writings and the role of the cross will lead you inside.
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