Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs, Gyumri

Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs Սրբոց Նահատակաց եկեղեցի
Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs
Basic information
Location	Victory Avenue, Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia
Affiliation	Armenian Catholic Church
Architectural description
Architect(s)	Hakob Jivanyan
Architectural type	Armenian
Architectural style	Circular style
Groundbreaking	8 December 2010
Completed	2015
Dome(s)	1

Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs (Armenian: Սրբոց Նահատակաց եկեղեցի), is an Armenian Catholic church in Gyumri, Armenia. It is located on the Victory Avenue, next to the Dzitoghtsyan Museum of National Architecture. The cathedral is the seat of the Ordinariate for Armenia, Georgia, Russia, and Eastern Europe of the Armenian Catholic Church. Construction began in December 2010 and completed in 2015.^[1] The cathedral was originally to be named "Holy Cross", but changed to "Holy Martyrs" in honour of the canonized martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.

Architecture

The church of the Holy Cross is a pastiche of forms derived from medieval Armenian architecture, in particular Zvartnots. It has a belfry at its entrance. The architect is Hakob Jivanyan, while the construction engineer is Hakob Baghdasaryan. The decorative sculptures are composed by Razmik Ayvazyan.^[2]

Consecration

On 24 September 2015, the cathedral was consecrated by His Beatitude Krikor Bedros XX Gabroyan, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church, and His Eminence Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches. The ceremony was held as part of the commemoration of the centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The cathedral is named "Holy Martyrs" in memory of victims of the Armenian Genocide (in 2015 the Armenian Apostolic Church canonized them as martyrs).^[3]^[4]

Papal Visit

On 25 June 2016, Pope Francis, accompanied by Catholicos Karekin II, visited the cathedral.

References

Coordinates: 40°46′54″N 43°50′43″E / 40.78167°N 43.84528°E / 40.78167; 43.84528

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Lebanon	Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia Armenian Catholic Patriarchate

Syria	Church of the Holy Mother of God Cathedral of the Forty Martyrs of Sebastia St. Hagop Church St. Gregory the Illuminator Church Holy Trinity Church Holy Cross Church Armenian Genocide Memorial Church (Der Zor)

Azerbaijan	Saint Gregory of Baku

Iran	Saint Sargis

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Turkey	Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople St. Giragos Armenian Church Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church Taksim Surp Harutyun Church

Other countries	Austria Mekhitarist Monastery of Vienna India Armenian Church, Chennai Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth Italy Mekhitarist Monastery of Venice (San Lazzaro) Santa Croce degli Armeni Ukraine Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Singapore Saint Gregory

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Gyumri

Places of worship	Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God Church of the Holy Saviour Surp Nshan Church Saint Gregory the Illuminator's Church Saint Jacob of Nisibis Church Saint Nikolai the Wondeworker Church Saint Arsenije Church Saint Alexandra the Martyr's Church Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs

Landmarks	Kumayri historic district Sev Berd Fortress Poloz Mukuch Beerhouse Mother Armenia Diocese of Shirak Vartanants Square Independence Square Charles Aznavour Square

Museums and culture	Aslamazyan Sisters House-Museum Dzitoghtsyan Museum of National Architecture Sergey Merkurov House-Museum House-Museum of Avetik Isahakyan House-Museum of Hovhannes Shiraz House-Museum of Mher Mkrtchyan Vardan Ajemian State Drama Theatre

Science and Education	Gyumri Technology Center Gyumri State Pedagogical Institute Progress University Gyumri Academy of Fine Art Lord Byron School

Sports and recreation	Gyumri City Stadium FC Shirak Gyumri Football Academy Gyumri Chess School October Cinema Gyumri Central park Victory Park

Transportation	Shirak Airport Gyumri Railway Station

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