Etchmiadzin
city · Post-biblical tradition · NT Testament
Spiritual center of Armenian Christianity, traditionally founded by the Apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew. One of the oldest cathedrals in the world (AD 301-303)
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Vagharshapat |
| Modern Country | Armenia |
| Era | Post-biblical tradition |
| Testament | NT |
| Coordinates | 40.1636, 44.2913 |
Key Events
- Apostolic foundation tradition, First state church in history, Ancient manuscript preservation
Key People
Scripture References
Matt 10:3, Mark 3:18, Acts 1:13
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