Feast of the Holy Baptism at the Surb Grigor Lusavorich Armenian Church in Baku

Feast of the Holy Baptism at the Surb Grigor Lusavorich Armenian Church in Baku

The postcard captures a large crowd gathered in front of the Armenian Church in Baku during a baptism ceremony. The church, with its distinct bell tower and domed roof, stands as a focal point amidst the densely packed congregation. Flags and decorations are visible, indicating the significance of the event.

1904

Union Postale Universelle Russie

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Баку. Baku.
День Крещенія при Армянскомъ Соборѣ.
Das Fest der heil. Taufe bei der armenischen Kirche.
Բագուայ Հայոց եկեղեցին Քրօրհնեաց հանդիսին

Типографія и нисчекумажный магазинъ бр. Теръ-Ованесовыхъ, Баку

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Printing House and Stationery Shop of the Ter-Ovanesov Brothers, Baku

Russian, German, Armenian, French

The Surb Grigor Lusavorich Church, also known as the Armenian Church of Baku, was built between 1863 and 1869 and was one of the few Armenian churches to survive Soviet anti-religious campaigns and later conflicts. It is located near Fountains Square in central Baku. Initially, it served as a key religious site for the Armenian Apostolic community. Despite significant damage during the 1990 pogroms, the church still stands today, though it is no longer used for religious purposes and houses a library collection​.