Holy Mother of God Church, Gavar

The Holy Mother of God Church (Surb Astvatsatsin) is the main church of Gavar, the administrative capital of the Gegharkunik province, set in the highlands a short distance from the western shore of Lake Sevan. Built of local stone in the traditional Armenian manner, with a central dome and clean, dignified lines, it serves as the spiritual center for the town's community and a focal point of local life. Welcoming and well kept, it makes a natural stop for travelers passing through Gavar on the way to the lake's monasteries and shores, offering a glimpse of everyday religious life in a provincial Armenian town.