The Tatev Monastery is just one of five UNESCO-listed religious sites worth visiting in Armenia, the world’s first Christian nation. Eric Martin/Figarophoto, Redux Since Armenia’s adoption of ...

At Armenia’s Geghard Monastery, pilgrims touch an eternal flame that does not burn, believing it carries divine healing power rooted in ancient faith and mystery.

Armenia, located in the South Caucasus (between Eastern Europe and West Asia), is one of the world's oldest civilizations and the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion. Known for ...

Addressing claims that a splinter had been removed from the Geghard’s shaft, Father Asoghik explained that it was taken from ...

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Since Armenia’s adoption of Christianity in 301 C.E., the nation’s monasteries have been central to its worship traditions. After 17 centuries, these UNESCO-recognized sites became deep community ...