Surb Prkich (Holy Savior) Armenian Church in Batumi

Surb Prkich (Holy Savior) Armenian Church in Batumi

The postcard shows the Armenian Church of Surb Prkich (Holy Savior) in Batumi, Georgia. This church, completed in 1895, was designed by the architect Robert Marfeld with financial support from Armenian benefactors, including the famous oil magnate Alexander Mantashev. It belongs to the Armenian Apostolic Church and serves as a major cultural and spiritual center for the Armenian community in Batumi. The building exhibits traditional Armenian architectural features, including a central dome and bell tower, with pointed arches and detailed stone carvings. The church's history reflects the enduring presence of Armenians in Batumi, a city that became part of the Russian Empire in the late 19th century, during which Armenian churches and institutions flourished.

Армянская церковь — Eglise arménienne
Батумъ — Batoum