# Haykadzor Lusavorich church, Armenia: what it is and when to go

> Haykadzor Lusavorich church is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Սուրբ Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչ եկեղեցի). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/st-gregory-the-illuminator/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-12
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Cultural heritage monument of Armenia · Temples
- **Local name:** Սուրբ Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչ եկեղեցի
- **Where:** Armenia
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LWN Gyumri, 30 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 40.53163, 43.65267

## What it is and where

Haykadzor Lusavorich church is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Սուրբ Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչ եկեղեցի). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

St. Gregory the Illuminator Church is located on the western edge of the Akhuryan River on the left bank. Ruins of the constructions of rectangular layouts have been preserved, built with small and medium-sized rust and stones.

Its coordinates are 40.53163, 43.65267; the nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN, Gyumri), 30 km as the crow flies. How to get around Armenia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.531629%2C43.652672)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.531629%2C43.652672)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/espiritual/) places in Armenia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Haykadzor Lusavorich church is **April to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 9 h 25 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 27 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 53 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 38 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 54 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 42 |
| December | Better not | 9 h 07 |

In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Armenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Armenia

To enter Armenia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “The borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are closed”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Armenia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Armenian dram (AMD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 911 · 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Horomos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/monastery-of-horomos/): Ruins of Armenian monastery in Turkey · 2.4 km
- [Jrapi Caravansarai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/jrapi-caravanserai/): Structure in Jrapi · 4.3 km
- [Jrapi church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/jrapi-church/): Church in Jrapi village, Shirak region, Armenia · 4.3 km
- [St Gregory of Tigran Honents](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/church-of-st-gregory-of-tigran-honents/): Armenian Church in Ani · 6.9 km
- [Cathedral of Ani](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/cathedral-of-ani/): Armenian cathedral · 7.3 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Armenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/).

## More in Armenia: Temples

- [Geghard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/geghard-monastery/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- [Etchmiadzin Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/echmiadzin-cathedral/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- [Blue Mosque, Yerevan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/blue-mosque/): mosque in Yerevan, Armenia
- [Garni Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/garni-pagan-temple-garni-temple/): sacred architecture
- [Khor Virap](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/khor-virap/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia
- [Sanahin Monastery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/sanahin-monastery/): cultural heritage monument of Armenia

Every Armenia place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Haykadzor Lusavorich church?

It is a cultural heritage monument of Armenia (Սուրբ Գրիգոր Լուսավորիչ եկեղեցի in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Armenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Haykadzor Lusavorich church?

April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.

### How do you get to Haykadzor Lusavorich church?

The nearest main airport is Shirak International Airport (LWN), 30 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.531629%2C43.652672) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Armenia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Armenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Horomos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/monastery-of-horomos/), [Jrapi Caravansarai](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/jrapi-caravanserai/), [Jrapi church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/jrapi-church/). The rest is in [the Armenia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/armenia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/103595595), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20508134), CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).