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THE VOROTNAVANK MONASTERY ARMENIA IS A REMARKABLE PLACE TO VISIT
Travel Video News
July 29 2013
by DispatchNewsDesk: The Vorotnavank monastery is a monastic complex
located along a ridge overlooking the Vorotangorge, between the
villages of Vaghatin and Vorotan in the Syunik Province of Armenia.
The complex is surrounded by a high stone wall for defense against
foreign invasions and once housed workshops, stores, a seminary,
resort, cemetery and an alms-house. A pillar stood in the yard of the
monastery symbolizing that there were monks entering into religious
service and kings inaugurated at this location.
Hovhan Vorotnetsi (1315-1398), an Armenian medieval philosopher and
theologian as well as the founder of Tatev Vardapetaran University
lived and worked at the monastery.
S. Stepanos Church
The main church of Surb Stepanos was built in 1000 AD by Queen
Shahandukht, ruler of the lands of Syunik and grandmother to Katranide
(consort to King Ashot I Bagratuni). Prior to the construction of
the church stood a shrine to Saint Grigor Lusavorich. Four sacristies
were placed at the southeastern end of S. Stepanos.
S. Karapet Church
The adjoining church of Surb Karapet was constructed in 1006-1007 by
Queen Shahandukht's son Sevada. The structure has a triple-arched
portico at the front facade. A circular drum and a recently
reconstructed dome rest above the cruciform plan of the church.
Destruction
Vorotnavank was destroyed multiple times by foreign invasions as well
as an earthquake in 1931 during which S. Karapet's dome collapsed. In
1104 Seljuk-Turks attacked the monastery and the nearby fortress
of Vorotnaberd (3 km southeast). Ivane Zakaryan liberated them and
gave control of Vorotnavank and Vorotnaberd to Liparit Orbelian of
the Orbelyan family. The monastery was repaired and made functional
during this time. Other foreign invasions included the Mongol-Tatars
(1236) and later Amir Timur in 1386. An underground passageway was
connected to the fortress of Vorotnaberd, and was used during sieges
by invading armies. Reconstruction efforts have been underway since
1980 and are nearly complete.
Uou can marvel at the funeral VII building in the village Aghitu. Over
two deep crypts arranged area with a stepped entrance from the rear.
Above it, the three pillars of the tower - two pylons and a column
between them, connected by arches, over which was cornice. The whole
structure is crowned by three arcs in the curly-poster does not come
down to us.
There is folklore about this monument: It is said that the Persian
ruler summoned the three princes of Syunik to capture them. Guessed
his intention, the princes did not go to him. Then with a large Persian
army marched on the village Aguda. In a fight with him Armenians won,
but three brave princes died on the battlefield. To keep the memory
of them, the residents built a tomb Agudo, which placed the remains
of the dead princes, and on the tomb erected this monument.
http://www.travelvideo.tv/news/armenia/07-29-2013/the-vorotnavank-monastery-armenia-is-a-remarkable-place-to-visit
Travel Video News
July 29 2013
by DispatchNewsDesk: The Vorotnavank monastery is a monastic complex
located along a ridge overlooking the Vorotangorge, between the
villages of Vaghatin and Vorotan in the Syunik Province of Armenia.
The complex is surrounded by a high stone wall for defense against
foreign invasions and once housed workshops, stores, a seminary,
resort, cemetery and an alms-house. A pillar stood in the yard of the
monastery symbolizing that there were monks entering into religious
service and kings inaugurated at this location.
Hovhan Vorotnetsi (1315-1398), an Armenian medieval philosopher and
theologian as well as the founder of Tatev Vardapetaran University
lived and worked at the monastery.
S. Stepanos Church
The main church of Surb Stepanos was built in 1000 AD by Queen
Shahandukht, ruler of the lands of Syunik and grandmother to Katranide
(consort to King Ashot I Bagratuni). Prior to the construction of
the church stood a shrine to Saint Grigor Lusavorich. Four sacristies
were placed at the southeastern end of S. Stepanos.
S. Karapet Church
The adjoining church of Surb Karapet was constructed in 1006-1007 by
Queen Shahandukht's son Sevada. The structure has a triple-arched
portico at the front facade. A circular drum and a recently
reconstructed dome rest above the cruciform plan of the church.
Destruction
Vorotnavank was destroyed multiple times by foreign invasions as well
as an earthquake in 1931 during which S. Karapet's dome collapsed. In
1104 Seljuk-Turks attacked the monastery and the nearby fortress
of Vorotnaberd (3 km southeast). Ivane Zakaryan liberated them and
gave control of Vorotnavank and Vorotnaberd to Liparit Orbelian of
the Orbelyan family. The monastery was repaired and made functional
during this time. Other foreign invasions included the Mongol-Tatars
(1236) and later Amir Timur in 1386. An underground passageway was
connected to the fortress of Vorotnaberd, and was used during sieges
by invading armies. Reconstruction efforts have been underway since
1980 and are nearly complete.
Uou can marvel at the funeral VII building in the village Aghitu. Over
two deep crypts arranged area with a stepped entrance from the rear.
Above it, the three pillars of the tower - two pylons and a column
between them, connected by arches, over which was cornice. The whole
structure is crowned by three arcs in the curly-poster does not come
down to us.
There is folklore about this monument: It is said that the Persian
ruler summoned the three princes of Syunik to capture them. Guessed
his intention, the princes did not go to him. Then with a large Persian
army marched on the village Aguda. In a fight with him Armenians won,
but three brave princes died on the battlefield. To keep the memory
of them, the residents built a tomb Agudo, which placed the remains
of the dead princes, and on the tomb erected this monument.
http://www.travelvideo.tv/news/armenia/07-29-2013/the-vorotnavank-monastery-armenia-is-a-remarkable-place-to-visit