One -Day– Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem
He is one of the four sectors of the walled Old City of Jerusalem. Located in the southwestern corner of the Old City, it can be accessed through the Zion Gate and Jaffa Gate. The Armenian presence in Jerusalem dates back to the 4th century AD, when Armenia adopted Christianity as a national religion and Armenian monks settled in Jerusalem. Hence, it is considered the oldest living diaspora community outside the Armenian homeland. Gradually, the quarter developed around the St. James Monastery—which dominates the quarter—and took its modern shape by the 19th century. The monastery houses the Armenian Apostolic Church’s Jerusalem Patriarchate, which was established as a diocese in the 7th century AD. The patriarchate is the de facto administrator of the quarter and acts as a “mini-welfare state” for the Armenian residents. The Armenian community has been in decline since the mid-20th century, and is in immediate danger of disappearing, according to Bert Vaux.
our tour:
We will start form Jerusalem, Jaffa gate.
Begin with the panoramic tour of the old city Enter the Old City for a walking tour:
A visit to the Muslim Quarter and then an aliyah to the Temple Mount, and a visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque.a walking tour, the Armenian Quarter:
The Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem:
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Entrance
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Armenian Patriarchate
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The Armenian Patriarchate Museum
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The Great Church of St. Jacob
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Echmyadzine Chapel
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St. Theodorus The Armenian Manuscript Library
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Church of the Angels – Beit Hanan
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Cape Church and Armenian Cemetery
