MONUMENTS
MONUMENT TO GRIGOR NAREKATSI
2002
Architect: Ashot Smbatyan
Sculptor: Serzh Mehrabyan
The monument to Grigor Narekatsi, a revered 10th-century Armenian poet, theologian, and philosopher, is located on Sebastia Street in Malatia Park, near the district administration and the Holy Mother of God Church. Narekatsi, known for his influential work “Book of Lamentation” and considered a key figure in the revival of Armenian literature, is honored with this statue.
The
monument is set on a smooth, low pedestal, which stands on a triple-stepped
platform. Commissioned by the district administration, it was unveiled on April
19, 2002.
The
statue depicts Narekatsi barefoot, with his right knee bent and arms
outstretched, gazing skyward as if in conversation with God. He is dressed in
monk’s robes with a hood, and an open book, symbolizing his “Book” or “Narek,”
rests on his chest. This book is highly esteemed among the Armenian people.
Behind
the monument, seven basalt slabs are engraved with excerpts from his poem. The
statue is crafted from bronze, granite, and basalt, with a height of 3.25
meters and a wingspan of 2.8 meters.
“Scientific Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO
Yerevan Municipality
