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Holy SURP Hovhannes Church in Sohraghe or Sohrol Village
Address:
35 kilometers from Tabriz-Marabd road, 13 kilometers from the airport, Sohrol or Sohreqeh village, Marand county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
About: Holy SURP Hovhannes Church in Sohraghe or Sohrol Village
The oldness of church erection has been attributed to 5 and 6 century AD, but the main edifice has been reconstructed again and again due to destruction. Archaism of present building which has been made by Russian and French architects and Azerbaijan workmen turns back to 1840 AD. This church has been located in Shabestar County, Sufis district, Sohrol village. This church is one of the churches of Armenian Catholic and its name has been adopted from one of the apostles of Jesus named Johannes that Armenian call it Hovhannes.
This opus has been recorded as one of Iran’s national work with register number 766 in 1st of Farvardin, 1347 (1968).
General Specifications
Name
کلیسای هوانس مقدس روستای سهرقه یا سهرل
Appellation
نام آن از اسم یکی از حواریون حضرت عیسی (ع) به نام یوحنا که ارامنه به آن هوانس می گویند،گرفته شده است.
Age
Fifth and Sixth centuries.
Special features
One of the most exclusive examples of the Azerbaijani architecture.
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring until early Fall (since it's a rather cold region)
Duration of visit
Half an hour
Access route
Address
35 kilometers from Tabriz-Marabd road, 13 kilometers from the airport, Sohrol or Sohreqeh village, Marand county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Parking
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Holy SURP Hovhannes Church in Sohraghe or Sohrol Village
