Vintage Church of Hripsime Decorative Plate, and 50 similar items

Vintage Church of Hripsime Decorative Plate, Home Decorative Décor, Armenian Hanging Plate Décor, Souvenir Plate Antique vintage decorative plate in Melchior gold tone color made in Armenia in the Soviet era 1980s or even early in the 1970s with the church of Hripsime in overall good condition with spot sign of wear. Saint Hripsime Church is a seventh century Armenian Apostolic church in the city of Vagharshapat (Etchmiadzin), Armenia. It is one of the oldest surviving churches in the country. The church was erected by Catholicos Komitas to replace the original mausoleum built by Catholicos Sahak the Great in 395 AD that contained the remains of the martyred Saint Hripsime to whom the church is dedicated. The current structure was completed in 618 AD. It is known for its fine Armenian-style architecture of the classical period, which has influenced many other Armenian churches since. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other nearby churches, including Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Armenia's mother church, in 2000. Diameter 28.5cm – 11.22in Weight 423gr