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THE
STONE CROSS - Armenian Khachkars
Stone crosses or khachkars in Armenian (khach
meaning cross, kar meaning stone), were a symbol of the
new Christian faith in Armenia. Carved khachkars were
used in churches, monasteries, and graveyards.
Khachkar
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These stone
crosses contain valuable inscriptions that
provide important historical information of the
Armenian people and were an expression of the
Christian faith and high esthetic taste of the
culture of the Armenian people.
The stone cross were used both as
a religious symbol and as an ornament from the
dawn of man’s civilization. They are found
in Armenia prehistoric monoliths that had
ceremonial significance. The use of such stone
crosses continued during the pre-Christian
period; some survived to the early Christian
period (4th and 5th centuries) and served as the
models for rectangular, column-like monuments
bearing the sign of the cross.
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Khachkars constitute an integral
dimension of Armenian cultural art, which were
used widely in Armenia. With their high artistic
standards and strong national character, they are
an expression of the Christian faith and high
esthetic taste of the culture of the Armenian
people!! Click here
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Khachkar
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Reference:
Treasures of Etchmiadzin, 1984
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