Holy Cross church

Armenian Orthodox churches are traditionally cruciform with all 4 section of equal length. They are tall relative to the footprint with the central barrel shaped upper section full of light. The exterior is covered with beautiful carvings of biblical scenes, and the interior walls are covered with frescoes, also all recognizably biblical. The place has an almost mystical feel, even though it is not longer functioning as an active church. Although I'm told that Armenian Orthodox priests do conduct worship here once it twice a year on special holidays.Read more