Armenian Church of the Holy Mother of God in Galațs

The Armenian Church of the Holy Mother of God in Galats, Romania, was built in 1858 on the site of an old church that was burned down by the Turks in 1821 (address: Bulevardul Traian 13). It is a domed structure designed by the German architect Hermann Maske.
The consecration ceremony of the newly built church was performed by Archbishop Sargis Adrianapolsetsi.

During communist rule, there were repeated attempts to demolish the church, but thanks to the efforts of the diocese’s primate, Archbishop Tirayr Martikyan, it was preserved. In 2007-2008, the church was restored, and in 2008, its 150th anniversary was solemnly celebrated.

For the church’s 160th anniversary, a brochure dedicated to the history of the Armenian community of Galațs and the church itself has been prepared for publication. On special stands in the narthex of the Holy Mother of God, church utensils and ancient publications are displayed, testifying to the historical and spiritual heritage of the community.

References:
1. Arshak Altunyan, Information about Armenian Communities in Moldo-Wallachia, Hungary, and Poland, Focșani, 1877.
2. E. Galpagyan, Armenian Community of Romania, Yerevan, 2021.
3. Armenpress.
4. Mamul.am.