St. Sarkis Church (Ashtarak, Aragatsotn, Armenia)
| Saint Sarkis Church Սուրբ Սարգիս եկեղեցի | |
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Saint Sarkis Church, August 2009 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Ashtarak, Aragatsotn Province, Armenia |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°17′59″N 44°21′56″E / 40.299628°N 44.365417°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Small cruciform central-plan |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 17th century; Restored in the 19th century |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
The church of Saint Sarkis (Armenian: Սուրբ Սարգիս եկեղեցի; pronounced Surp Sarkis) is located at the edge of a gorge opposite the town of Ashtarak in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. It is situated at an attractive point at a promontory overlooking the gorge and offers a fine view to the three churches of Tsiranavor, Spitakavor, and Karmravor. Located in the center of town nearby is also the church of S. Mariane. Directly below Saint Sarkis in the gorge is a unique bridge built in 1664. A path leads down from the church into the gorge and across the bridge which leads to the town.