Noravank Monastery

Noravank Monastery, Armenia – 2016. The Noravank Monastery is located near the top of a narrow gorge made by the Amaghu River. It was founded in 1205 by Bishop Hovhannes and the complex includes the church of Saint Karapet, Saint Grigory the Illuminator church and the church of Saint Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God).

Saint Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God)

Saint Karapet (St. John the Baptist) Church

Intricate stone work

Saint Karapet ruins and Khachkars

Saint Karapet ruins and Khachkars

This sculpture portrays a seated Madonna and Child

Ornament on the interior wall of the Saint Grigory chapel made with the Vordan Karmir (Cochineal Red) pigment

Relief carving on the interior wall of the Saint Grigory chapel

Graves in Saint Grigory chapel

Saint Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) with ancient Khachkars in the foreground

Saint Karapet (St. John the Baptist) Church