Armenian Apostolic Church of the Forty Martyrs

The Cathedral of the Forty Martyrs, belonging to the Armenian Apostolic Church, is located on the site of an earlier building (Christian chapel). The first mention of this cathedral dates back to 1476, the building gained its current appearance in the early 17th century. It is one of the many temples of the Armenian Apostolic Church located in Syria.

The Cathedral of the Forty Martyrs is remarkable for icons of ancient and modern writing, a special place among which is occupied by the “Last Judgment” (early 18th century). It has no dome, but there are three altars. The interior of the Church of the Forty Martyrs corresponds to the traditions of the Armenian churches - strict, even ascetic, not distinguished by pomp. The temple has undergone numerous reconstructions, for a long time it was the spiritual center of the Armenian diaspora in Syria. Even an entire Armenian quarter grew up around it, until recently it was lively and prosperous. Due to the tense political situation, many residents have left. Currently, the Cathedral of the Forty Martyrs is one of the oldest churches in Aleppo, here is a museum.