Sheridan-Kalorama in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Khatchkar Sculpture

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2023

1. Khatchkar Sculpture Marker

Inscription.
This sculpture, a Khatchkar/Cross Stone, is dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of proclamation of Christianity as state religion in Armenia (301 A.D.)

The inscription on the Khatchkar is "Let there be light, and there was light" /Genesis 1:2/

This Khathckar was crafted by Armenak Hambartsumian, donated to the Embassy of Armenia by Shen Company (Yerevan, Armenia). It was transported from Armenia and installed by Aleek Armenian Cultural Organization of Washington, DC.

Unveiled on 31 of May, 2001 by His Holiness Garegin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians.

Erected 2001 by Embassy of Armenia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 301 CE.

Location. 38° 54.764′ N, 77° 3′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Sheridan-Kalorama. Marker is on R Street Northwest west of 22nd Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2225 R St NW, Washington DC 20008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes (a few steps from this marker); Philippine Ambassador's Residence in the United States (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Eleftherios Venizelos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philip H. Sheridan (about 300 feet away); The Arts in Sheridan-Kalorama (about 300 feet away); Assassination of Orlando Letelier and Ronni K. Moffitt (about 400 feet away); Alberto Santos-Dumont (about 400 feet away); Vassil Levsky / Васил Левски (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2023

2. Khatchkar Sculpture Marker

The Khatchkar Sculpture from the fence image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 12, 2023

3. The Khatchkar Sculpture from the fence

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.