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Tolors Saint Hripsime Church

The Tolors Saint Hripsime Church is an ancient Armenian Apostolic church located underwater in Armenia.

History

  • The church's history dates back to the early Christian period, and it is believed to have been constructed during the 5th or 6th century.
  • Unfortunately, due to its location underwater, the exact details of the church's construction are not available.

Architecture

The church's architectural style is characteristic of Armenian Apostolic architecture from that era.

Location

The Tolors Saint Hripsime Church is situated on Highway H-45 in the town of Tolors, Armenia.

The church is located in a unique setting, as it is submerged underwater.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The church is an important site for the Armenian Apostolic denomination, which is one of the oldest Christian denominations in the world.

The church is dedicated to Saint Hripsime, a 5th-century Armenian saint who was martyred during the Roman persecution of Christians.

Architect and Notable Features

Unfortunately, no information is available about the architect or notable features of the church.

Organ and Bells Information

No information is available about the organ or bells of the church.

Heritage Status

The Tolors Saint Hripsime Church has been designated as a cultural heritage site by the Armenian government.

However, due to its underwater location, it is not possible for visitors to access the site in its current state.

Visiting Information

Due to its location underwater and abandoned status, the Tolors Saint Hripsime Church is not open to visitors.

The church's exact location is not publicly available, as it is a protected archaeological site.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No information is available about notable artworks or relics associated with the church.

Details

NameՏոլորսի եկեղեցի
CityTolors
CountryArmenia
Coordinates39.473278, 46.02603
Accessiblefalse