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Saint Hripsime Church Mujumbar
Address:
Mujumbar village, Rudqat rural district, Sufian district, 30 kilometers from Tabriz-Marand road, Marand county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
About: Saint Hripsime Church Mujumbar
The name of this church may have originated from Herepsime, name of daughter of Armenia’s king, Ashot Bagratuni, who was selected as king of Armenia by Armenian emirs and by order of Zakaria Zagosti.
About history of church building, there are many ideas. Researchers dated its history back to 9 century to 13 century AD. According to findings of experts, it has been implied that location of this monument has been hundred years before emergence of Christianity, and it was a place for worship of Mithraism religion and later, it was used as temple of Christianity and finally, it has been built as its present church.
From past to now, this church has taken traditional names like saint herepsime, Surpe herepsime, Mozhumbar, and Mojumbar.
General Specifications
Name
Saint Hripsime Church, Mujumbar
Appellation
This church may have been named after Hripsime, the daughter of Ashot Bagratuni ruler of Armenia.
Age
Early 13th century
Restoration
This building went through restorations in 1691 and one of its walls which was destroyed during a severe earthquake in 1840 was later repaired.
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring and Summer
Duration of visit
Half an hour
Similar relics and places
The renown Eggward church of Armenia, Surp Sarkis cathedral of Khoy
Nearest tourist attractions
Aneurovit church and Mujumbar cemetery
Access route
Address
Mujumbar village, Rudqat rural district, Sufian district, 30 kilometers from Tabriz-Marand road, Marand county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
WC
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Saint Hripsime Church Mujumbar
