Khach-Ktsi Chapel :: ARTSAKH HISTORICAL MONUMENTS

Khach-Ktsi Chapel

Azerbaijan / Northern Artsakh / Dashkesan / Khachakap

Location

Another pilgrimage site called Khach Ketsi is located at the southern edge of Khachakap.

‘Khach Ketsi’ is the Armenian equivalent for 'Cast a Cross,’ the name, evidently, deriving from the aforementioned custom. Karapetian, Samvel. Northern Artsakh, Yerevan, 2007, p. 179.

Historical Introduction

“At the end of the village stands a chapel built of undressed stone. That sanctuary, where the remains of a certain saint repose in eternal peace, is called Khach Ketsi: young men and ladies cast lots over the saint's grave to learn their destiny…”

Barkhutariants, M. Artsakh. Baku, 1895, p. 288.
Karapetian, Samvel. Northern Artsakh, Yerevan, 2007, p. 179.

Repairs
1913 y․

According to an inscription carved on the western facade of the chapel, it was reconstructed in 1913.

Karapetian, Samvel. Northern Artsakh, Yerevan, 2007, p. 179.

Inscription, Armenian, Engraved, Construction 1913 y․

Engraved on the western facade:
This pilgrimage site was re-built through the means of pious believer Grigor Harutiunian Mkrtchiants from Khachakap, 1913.

Karapetian, Samvel. Northern Artsakh, Yerevan, 2007, p. 179.

Type Photo
View Detail
Author Samvel Karapetyan
Source Black-and-white negative
Date 1980 — 1982 yy․

Type Photo
View Exterior
Author Samvel Karapetyan
Source Black-and-white negative
Date 1980 — 1982 yy․