Margagetin

Margagetin is a grazing area in Armavir Province, Armenia and has an elevation of 887 metres. Margagetin is situated nearby to the locality Gevorg Surb, as well as near Gyughi Brutanots’.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Saint Hripsime Church.

Etchmiadzin Cathedral

Church

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Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city dually known as Etchmiadzin and Vagharshapat, Armenia. Etchmiadzin Cathedral is situated 3 km southeast of Margagetin.

Saint Hripsime Church

Church

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Saint Hripsime Church is a seventh-century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat, Armenia. It was built in 618 by Catholicos Komitas over the tomb of Hripsime, a Roman virgin murdered by Tiridates III and a key figure in the Christianization of Armenia. Saint Hripsime Church is situated 3½ km southeast of Margagetin.

Saint Gayane Church

Church

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The Saint Gayane Church is a 7th-century Armenian church in Vagharshapat, the religious center of Armenia. It is located within walking distance from the Etchmiadzin Cathedral of 301. Saint Gayane Church is situated 3½ km southeast of Margagetin.