St. Hovhannes Church (other)

	St. Hovhannes Church (other) St. Hovhannes Church may refer to several former Armenian churches in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan: * St. Hovhannes Church (Chalkhangala), in Kangarli district * St. Hovhannes Church (Dyrnys), in Berdak, Ordubad district * St. Hovhannes Church (Jahri), in Babek district * St. Hovhannes Church (Tumbul), in Nakhchivan city * St. Hovhannes-Mkrtich Church (Yukhari Aylis), in Ordubad district See also * Surp Hovhannes Church, Byurakan, a 10th-century basilica in Aragatsotn Province, Armenia Surp Hovhannes Church of Voskevaz Surp Hovhannes (Armenian: Սուրբ ՅովհաննԷս Եկեղեցի; meaning '' Saint John'') or Voskevaz Church (Armenian: Ոսկեվազ եկեղեցի) is a 7th- to 12th-century basilica located in the village of Voskevaz in the Aragatsotn ..., a basilica in Aragatsotn Province, Armenia St. John's Church (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic The Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic (, ) is a landlocked country, landlocked Enclave and exclave, exclave of the Azerbaijan, Republic of Azerbaijan. The region covers Official portal of Nakhchivan Autonomous RepublicNakhchivan Autonomous Republic with a population of 459,600. It is bordered by Armenia to the east and north, Iran to the southwest, and Turkey to the west. It is the sole autonomous republic of Azerbaijan, governed by Supreme Assembly (Nakhchivan), its own elected legislature. The republic, especially the capital city of Nakhchivan (city), Nakhchivan, has a long history dating back to about 1500 BC. ''Nakhijevan'' was one the Provinces of the kingdom of Armenia (antiquity), cantons of the historical Armenian province of Vaspurakan in the Kingdom of Armenia (antiquity), Kingdom of Armenia. Historically, the Persians, Armenians, Mongols, and Turkic peoples, Turks all competed for the region. The area that is now Nakhchivan became part of Safavid Iran in the 16th centur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Surp Hovhannes Church, Byurakan Surp Hovhannes Church (; translates to the "Church of Saint John") is an important 10th century basilica located in the village of Byurakan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Not very far away from S. Hovhannes in the same village, are the ruins of the Artavazik Church of the 7th century with a huge 13th-century khachkar monument directly across the ravine from the structure. Architecture Surp Hovhannes has two portals that lead into the building. The main entrance is from the side of the church, and has an inscription upon the lintel above the portal. Indications of the structure's age can be seen in the temple style steps leading up to S. Hovhannes and the Maltese Crosses carved into the façade. Khachkars and other decorative stones may be found around the premises. Gallery Image:Map of Amberd.gif, Road map of Byurakan and surrounding region. Image:Byurakan S. Hovannes1.JPG, Front view Image:Byurakan S. Hovannes3.JPG, Image:Byurakan S. Hovannes4.JPG, View of the ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Surp Hovhannes Church Of Voskevaz Surp Hovhannes (Armenian: Սուրբ ՅովհաննԷս Եկեղեցի; meaning '' Saint John'') or Voskevaz Church (Armenian: Ոսկեվազ եկեղեցի) is a 7th- to 12th-century basilica located in the village of Voskevaz in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Architecture The church of S. Hovhannes is a large cruciform central plan interior and rectangular exterior plan type basilica. It is missing the drum and dome A dome () is an architectural element similar to the hollow upper half of a sphere. There is significant overlap with the term cupola, which may also refer to a dome or a structure on top of a dome. The precise definition of a dome has been a m ... that once stood above. Two portals lead into the church. Much of the church is void of any decoration. Renovation The structure is currently (as of late 2009) being renovated and parts are being reconstructed. Gallery Image:Voskevaz Church1.JPG, Voskevaz church from another angle. Image:Voskevaz Portal.J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]