Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Khor Virap Monastery

These stairs lead seven metres down to the bottom of a well. Over 1700 years ago, this is where St Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned for 12 years. He was banished here by the pagan King Trdat III because of his Christian faith. After the king was miraculously healed, he converted, and Armenia became the first Christian nation.

The monastery of Khor Virap with Mount Ararat behind it.