Pilgrimage of Saint Thaddeus Monastery

Pilgrimage of Saint Thaddeus Monastery
Qara Kelisa ("black church", Sourp Thade in armenian), Chaldoran, West Azerbaïjan, Iran.
CountryIran
Reference01571
RegionAsia–Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription2020

The Pilgrimage of Saint Thaddeus Monastery is an annual religious ritual held at the St. Thaddeus Monastery (locally known as Qara Kelisa) in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. Armenian Christians from different parts of the world gather at this historical site, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to perform religious ceremonies in honor of Saint Thaddeus, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. The event holds significant religious and cultural importance for the Armenian community and is considered one of the most prominent Christian pilgrimages in Iran.

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