Saint Mary Armenian Church
District 12, Iran
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
Saint Mary Armenian Church, also known as Surp Asdvadzadzin Church or Holy Mother of God Church, is an Armenian Apostolic church in Tehran, Iran, designed by Nikolai Markov in the Pahlavi architectural style. Built of stone and mortar, it was begun in 1938 and completed in 1945. From 1945 to 1970 it served as the official office and residence of the Armenians' archbishop, a role then transferred to Saint Sarkis Cathedral. It is listed as Iranian National Heritage.
Architect
Movement
- Built
- Type
- church building, cultural property
- Materials
- mortar, stone
- Heritage
- Iranian National Heritage
- Place
- District 12, Iran
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