Dadivank (Veng (Dadivank))
Azerbaijan /
Kelbecer /
Veng (Dadivank)
World
/ Azerbaijan
/ Kelbecer
/ Kelbecer
World / Azerbaijan
church, monastery, interesting place, Armenian Apostolic church, 9th century construction
The monastery was founded by St. Dadi, a disciple of Thaddeus the Apostle who spread Christianity in Eastern Armenia during the first century AD. However, The monastery was first mentioned in the 9th century. In July 2007, the grave of St. Dadi was discovered under the holy altar of the main church.[4] The princes of Upper Khachen are also buried at Dadivank, under the church's gavit.[5]
The Monastery belongs to the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and consists of the Cathedral church of St. Astvadzadzin, the chapel and a few other buildings. The main church has Armenian script engraved into its walls, in addition to several 13th-century frescoes.[6] The bas-relief on the south facade of the cathedral at Dadivank, built in 1214, shows the princess offering the church in memory of her sons.
The Monastery belongs to the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and consists of the Cathedral church of St. Astvadzadzin, the chapel and a few other buildings. The main church has Armenian script engraved into its walls, in addition to several 13th-century frescoes.[6] The bas-relief on the south facade of the cathedral at Dadivank, built in 1214, shows the princess offering the church in memory of her sons.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dadivank
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 40°9'41"N 46°17'17"E
- Extsatex (Kilseli) 10 km
- Martuni Province 42 km
- SHUSHI 48 km
- Tigranakert of Artsakh State Reserve 51 km
- village of Karintak 60 km
- Shoosh village 60 km
- Kashatagh Province 71 km
- Varand Region of Hadrut Province 76 km
- Hadrut Province 81 km
- Annihilated Armenian cemetery of Old Jugha 146 km
- Lachin 5.1 km
- Ruins of Almalik 8.3 km
- Ruins of Garaguney 10 km
- Agbaba mt. 11 km
- Zulfugarli 11 km
- Kyoyukkayasi mt. 14 km
- Kalbajar District 17 km
- Mardakert district 28 km
- Okhtnaghbyur Mountain Range 31 km
- Tartar District 38 km
Comments