Happy #Easter. Happy #Passover. Peace. (I took this photo of the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross on my first visit to Aghtamar Island on Lake Van -- historic #Armenia, but today eastern Turkey. During the #ArmenianGenocide, much of the church was destroyed.)
April 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Happy #Easter. Happy #Passover. Peace. (I took this photo of the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross on my first visit to Aghtamar Island on Lake Van -- historic #Armenia, but today eastern Turkey. During the #ArmenianGenocide, much of the church was destroyed.)
Digitization & cataloging is complete for the manuscript collection of the Lebanese Armenian Red Cross in Beirut, Lebanon. One highlight is a Kʻatsʻurdaran, a special hymnal copied in Aghtʻamar island in the Lake Van region in the year 1430 CE (LARC 00023, pictured).
Learn more: bit.ly/47NqgU3
Learn more: bit.ly/47NqgU3
February 22, 2024 at 8:48 PM
Digitization & cataloging is complete for the manuscript collection of the Lebanese Armenian Red Cross in Beirut, Lebanon. One highlight is a Kʻatsʻurdaran, a special hymnal copied in Aghtʻamar island in the Lake Van region in the year 1430 CE (LARC 00023, pictured).
Learn more: bit.ly/47NqgU3
Learn more: bit.ly/47NqgU3
“Chrisdos haryav ee merelots!”
“Christ has risen from the dead!”
Happy #Easter! (Yes, one day on Aghtamar Island I did get both blue skies and a rainbow. The Island, in the Lake Van region of Turkey or Historic #Armenia, is home to the 10th Century #Armenian Church of the Holy Cross.)
“Christ has risen from the dead!”
Happy #Easter! (Yes, one day on Aghtamar Island I did get both blue skies and a rainbow. The Island, in the Lake Van region of Turkey or Historic #Armenia, is home to the 10th Century #Armenian Church of the Holy Cross.)
April 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Two new books by Elizabeth Redgate. The first is: Royal Building Programmes in Tenth & Eleventh Century: The Island City of Aghtamar Armenia - a study of the buildings of Gagik Artsruni, prince of Vaspurakan, in the south of historic Armenia. mellenpress.com/book/Royal-B...
July 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Two new books by Elizabeth Redgate. The first is: Royal Building Programmes in Tenth & Eleventh Century: The Island City of Aghtamar Armenia - a study of the buildings of Gagik Artsruni, prince of Vaspurakan, in the south of historic Armenia. mellenpress.com/book/Royal-B...
In the middle of Lake Van, there's a church on the island of Aghtamar, built 915-921 by King Gagik Arcruni of Vaspurakan. (Image from G. Grigoryan, 'King Gagik Arcruni’s Portrait on the Church of Ałt‘amar' 2019)... 1/
July 12, 2025 at 11:10 AM
In the middle of Lake Van, there's a church on the island of Aghtamar, built 915-921 by King Gagik Arcruni of Vaspurakan. (Image from G. Grigoryan, 'King Gagik Arcruni’s Portrait on the Church of Ałt‘amar' 2019)... 1/
A church is a living Gospel, speaking faith across centuries. Dive into a profound new article by Very Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian, Dean of the Armenian Theological Seminary: "The Living Gospel of Aghtamar: A Testament in Stone and Spirit."
September 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
A church is a living Gospel, speaking faith across centuries. Dive into a profound new article by Very Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian, Dean of the Armenian Theological Seminary: "The Living Gospel of Aghtamar: A Testament in Stone and Spirit."
#10thCentury #21stCenturyArt #Aghtamar #Architecture #ArmenianGenocide #ArtHistory #Byzantine #ChristianArt #ChurchHistory #CulturalPreservation #Etchmiadzin #Faith #HrairHawkKhatcherian #LakeVan #MedievalArt #Orthodoxy #Photography #PublicOrthodoxy #SacredArchitecture #SpiritualHeritage #Theology
September 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Aghtamar island on Lake Van used to have an independent bishopic seat (Catholicosate) from 1116 to 1895. In 1915, during the Armenian Genocide, its monks were massacred. In 1951 the church was about to be demolished by authorities, but an intervention from Turkish writers and journalists saved it.
February 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Aghtamar island on Lake Van used to have an independent bishopic seat (Catholicosate) from 1116 to 1895. In 1915, during the Armenian Genocide, its monks were massacred. In 1951 the church was about to be demolished by authorities, but an intervention from Turkish writers and journalists saved it.
I am surprised that this building has not had a fire so a property developer can claim it is no longer viable, knock it down and build Student Flats on it. Not that has ever happened.
#Edinburgh
#Edinburgh
Abandoned Edinburgh building was once city's most eccentric restaurant - with odd rules
Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile was an Armenian eatery notorious for its random opening times and extremely eccentric owner.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
April 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I am surprised that this building has not had a fire so a property developer can claim it is no longer viable, knock it down and build Student Flats on it. Not that has ever happened.
#Edinburgh
#Edinburgh
Quick primer on Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile for those of you who don't know what it is. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
Whatever happened to Peter the Armenian cook?
The search for the mysterious man behind a cult Edinburgh restaurant who disappeared a decade ago.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 23, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Quick primer on Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile for those of you who don't know what it is. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile building set for new lease of life www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Quirky Edinburgh restaurant building could become short-term let complex
The Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile was once famous in Edinburgh for its all-nght banquets and elusive owner.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 16, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile building set for new lease of life www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Published on PublicOrthodoxy, the piece explores how the 10th-century Holy Cross Church of Aghtamar remains a powerful witness to the Resurrection. Fr. Shernezian then unveils a breathtaking new artistic achievement:
September 26, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Published on PublicOrthodoxy, the piece explores how the 10th-century Holy Cross Church of Aghtamar remains a powerful witness to the Resurrection. Fr. Shernezian then unveils a breathtaking new artistic achievement:
Going past on the train I saw workmen on the roof of Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile, so I guess the expectation is the change of use plans will go through. #edinburgh
April 23, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Going past on the train I saw workmen on the roof of Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile, so I guess the expectation is the change of use plans will go through. #edinburgh
As far as I can figure out/remember the Hanover st wild garden one was a rug shop/gallery/coffee shop but the Armenian Aghtamar Lake Van monastery of lore restaurant was opposite Holyrood house ⬇️
April 1, 2025 at 7:20 AM
As far as I can figure out/remember the Hanover st wild garden one was a rug shop/gallery/coffee shop but the Armenian Aghtamar Lake Van monastery of lore restaurant was opposite Holyrood house ⬇️
This derelict shop on Dundas Street is (was?) owned by the owner of the (in)famous Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile restaurant that was next to the railway bridge at Abbeyhill. My wife is from Abbeyhill but we never sampled its supposedly unique experience.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
September 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This derelict shop on Dundas Street is (was?) owned by the owner of the (in)famous Aghtamar Lake Van Monastery in Exile restaurant that was next to the railway bridge at Abbeyhill. My wife is from Abbeyhill but we never sampled its supposedly unique experience.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scot...
“Ertelenmiş bir acıyım belki bir ermeniyim
Ziyaretçisi olmayan bir mezartaşı gibi
Hep tenha oldum nasibimi bilirim
Bütün replikler yanlış şifrelenmiştir
Yüzümün çizgilerinde durur rivayet
Her gün yeniden çarmuha gerilirim“
#ahicriizgören
#aghtamarchurch #aghtamar #akdamarkilisesi #aghtamarisland
Ziyaretçisi olmayan bir mezartaşı gibi
Hep tenha oldum nasibimi bilirim
Bütün replikler yanlış şifrelenmiştir
Yüzümün çizgilerinde durur rivayet
Her gün yeniden çarmuha gerilirim“
#ahicriizgören
#aghtamarchurch #aghtamar #akdamarkilisesi #aghtamarisland
April 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
“Ertelenmiş bir acıyım belki bir ermeniyim
Ziyaretçisi olmayan bir mezartaşı gibi
Hep tenha oldum nasibimi bilirim
Bütün replikler yanlış şifrelenmiştir
Yüzümün çizgilerinde durur rivayet
Her gün yeniden çarmuha gerilirim“
#ahicriizgören
#aghtamarchurch #aghtamar #akdamarkilisesi #aghtamarisland
Ziyaretçisi olmayan bir mezartaşı gibi
Hep tenha oldum nasibimi bilirim
Bütün replikler yanlış şifrelenmiştir
Yüzümün çizgilerinde durur rivayet
Her gün yeniden çarmuha gerilirim“
#ahicriizgören
#aghtamarchurch #aghtamar #akdamarkilisesi #aghtamarisland
Mijn cattery is genoemd naar Aghtamar (Աղթամար) een eiland in het Van meer. Eugenlijk zou het ras Armeense Van moeten heten.
December 26, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Mijn cattery is genoemd naar Aghtamar (Աղթամար) een eiland in het Van meer. Eugenlijk zou het ras Armeense Van moeten heten.
Kevork Chavush, "Lion of the Mountains", attained a legendary status during his lifetime for his extraordinary daring and valor in defense of the Armenian peasantry against harassment by marauding Turkish and Kurdish forces. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevork_...
May 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Kevork Chavush, "Lion of the Mountains", attained a legendary status during his lifetime for his extraordinary daring and valor in defense of the Armenian peasantry against harassment by marauding Turkish and Kurdish forces. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevork_...
iconographic program of the church at Aghtamar. https://books.google.com/books?id=vAmGeC2qYRkC&source=gbs_navlinks_s
Between Islam and Byzantium
The first comprehensive analysis of the development of the visual expression of medieval Armenian rulership during the years 884-1045 CE. During this period, the Armenian rulers had loosened the ties that subjected them to the Arab caliphate, but by its end the Byzantine empire had instead become dominant in the region.
books.google.com
March 25, 2018 at 1:43 AM
iconographic program of the church at Aghtamar. https://books.google.com/books?id=vAmGeC2qYRkC&source=gbs_navlinks_s
The programme will start with an introduction by Nouritza Matossian on Ruth Keshishian and her life, immersed in the world of books, art, and friendship. It will be followed by a discussion on the influence of Armenian manuscripts and the Aghtamar frescoes in the work of Gorky.
May 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
The programme will start with an introduction by Nouritza Matossian on Ruth Keshishian and her life, immersed in the world of books, art, and friendship. It will be followed by a discussion on the influence of Armenian manuscripts and the Aghtamar frescoes in the work of Gorky.