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Arakelian Aram EnsembleEtchmiadzin Cathedral Etchmiadzin Cathedral Mother church of Armenia Etchmiadzin Cathedral[a] is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city dually known as Etchmiadzin (Ejmiatsin) and Vagharshapat, Armenia.[b] It is usually considered the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and often regarded as the oldest cathedral in the world. Quick facts Religion, Affiliation ... Etchmiadzin Cathedral Էջմիածնի Մայր Տաճար Religion Affiliation Armenian Apostolic Church Rite Armenian Leadership Catholicos of All Armenians Status Active Location Location Vagharshapat, Armavir Province, Armenia Shown within Armenia Coordinates 40°09′43″N 44°17′28″E Architecture Type Cathedral Style Armenian Founder Gregory the Illuminator (original) Groundbreaking 301 (original building; traditional date)[1] Completed 303 (original building; traditional date)[1] 483/4–1868 (current building) 483/4 (core)[2][3] 17th century (dome)[4][5] 1654–58 (belfry)[2]… (Source: Wikipedia)
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