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Surp Anna Church: what's nearby, how to get there and when to go · 2026

Residents in Kentron balance central city noise with the quiet courtyards surrounding the active pontifical complex.

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Now in the citySurp Anna Church+7°CRainupdated 09:38 AMAround here5
Exchange rate֏360.66per 1 $AMD — the local currencyas of Nov 5, 2026
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About the place

Surp Anna Church stands in central Yerevan as a cruciform sanctuary beside historic Katoghike Church.

The sanctuary occupies a plot in the Kentron district directly beside the older Katoghike Church. Designed by architect Vahagn Movsisyan, the structure follows a cruciform plan topped by a central dome and features a belfry over the main entrance. The complex includes the official Yerevan pontifical residence of the Catholicos to the west.

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Catholicos Karekin blessed the ground and later consecrated the Armenian Apostolic church. Funding came from benefactors Hirair Hovnanian and his wife Anna, whose name the house of worship bears. State and municipal leaders joined the Brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin and the Supreme Spiritual Council for the dedication ceremonies.

Associations
  • Katoghike ChurchHistoric church standing immediately adjacent within the same courtyard.
  • Pontifical ResidenceOfficial Yerevan residence of the Catholicos located directly west.
  • Hirair and Anna HovnanianDiaspora benefactors who funded construction and provided the name.
  • Ceremonial CrowdsOfficial pontifical events draw heavy security and restricted access.
Facts
  • The church sits directly adjacent to the Katoghike Church in the Kentron district.
  • Architect Vahagn Movsisyan designed the building in a domed cruciform style.
  • The pontifical residence of the Catholicos stands to the west of the church.
  • Benefactors Hirair and Anna Hovnanian provided the funding for the church complex.
Source: Wikipedia

Getting there and staying

No free-housing hosts here yet — the nearest city with them:

Sochi63 hosts · 3 hr 55 min
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