RE: Etchmiadzin Cathedral: One of the oldest Cathedrals in the world
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Hi. Thank you for such a vivid and profound journey through Ejmiatsin. You completely transported me to that place, with all its layers of history, beauty and, yes, why not, also its melancholy. It's fascinating how you describe that mix of the ancient and the modern, the sacred and the abandoned. The image of the old digital clock on the building is a contrast that speaks volumes.
But then, there is that light you shed on the Cathedral, with its reconstruction and the meticulous attention to detail. You can tell they did a very good job, with those patterns and the Armenian colors, which come through beautifully through your photos. It is a real delight to behold.
I found your reflection on the respect that arises when visiting these ancient and historic places very interesting, even if one is not religious. And the detail of the people turning around so as not to turn their backs on the House of God as they leave, is a powerful gesture.
I feel we are fortunate to be able to appreciate the beauty of art and the awareness of history that impacts us in so many ways. And you are right that, it is good to remember that we are simply human in the midst of so much greatness. By the way, I failed to visualize the scorpion, try as I might, my eyesight is not so good anymore.😊
Thanks again for this immersion so rich in culture and history. Best regards. Take care. 👋
But then, there is that light you shed on the Cathedral, with its reconstruction and the meticulous attention to detail. You can tell they did a very good job, with those patterns and the Armenian colors, which come through beautifully through your photos. It is a real delight to behold.
I found your reflection on the respect that arises when visiting these ancient and historic places very interesting, even if one is not religious. And the detail of the people turning around so as not to turn their backs on the House of God as they leave, is a powerful gesture.
I feel we are fortunate to be able to appreciate the beauty of art and the awareness of history that impacts us in so many ways. And you are right that, it is good to remember that we are simply human in the midst of so much greatness. By the way, I failed to visualize the scorpion, try as I might, my eyesight is not so good anymore.😊
Thanks again for this immersion so rich in culture and history. Best regards. Take care. 👋
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I really love that contrast here. The incredibly cool modernist looks of Armenian Soviet design. Very shape oriented with squares and lines, various patterns that you'd see on things like rugs. I love that in some ways the nation still takes pride in this design and continues it even with newer buildings and designs. More could always be done, of course.
These old churches are beautiful, you really feel the history in some of them. Many scattered around the nation, into Azerbaijan, Iran, and in Turkey given Armenia was once a larger country. I've seen a lot of old churches in the past, but here it is almost like you can feel the history and the faith. Even if you aren't religious you can feel the power it has on the people.
It's unlike any other place I've seen or been to.
😊👋