St. Sargis Church of Ushi

The very first St. Sargis Church built on the relics of St. Sargis is the fifth monastery complex founded in Armenia in 5th century. It is located in the village Ushi of Aragatsotn Diocese. The monastery was discovered in the result of excavations under 5 meters thick layer of earth. It’s been 10 years since both Armenian pilgrims, as well as foreign tourists visit the complex, however, it can be seen only in summer, moreover, on non-rainy days. Otherwise, the road is impassable. St. Sargis is destroyed and so far all attempts of renovation have fallen asunder. What do the archeologists and historians suggest? 

Participants: 

Ashot Piliposyan, archeologist

Margar Sharapkhanyan, benefactor

Frina Babayan, archeologist

Artsruni Sahakyan, historian,

Father Yeprem Zargaryan, Pastor of Ohanavan, Ushi and Karbi 

Nairi Gevorgyan, Administrator of Ushi Secondary School