{"product_id":"armenia-2026-25th-anniversary-of-the-accession-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-council-of-europe-mnh-copy","title":"Armenia - 2026 Christian Heritage - Set of 10 Postcards","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe special set of 10 postcards dedicated to the theme of Christianity (issued in 2001).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe set includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Trdat III (Tiridates III) by Hovnatan Hovnatanian( (1730–1801) who was a prominent Armenian painter and miniaturist, considered one of the founders of the modern Armenian painting tradition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing of Armenia (late 3rd – early 4th century) who proclaimed Christianity the state religion in 301 AD, making Armenia the first Christian nation in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadonna and Child by Hovnatan Hovnatanian( (1730–1801)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Christian image depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, symbolizing divine love, motherhood, and salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Hripsime by Hovnatan Hovnatanian( (1730–1801)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4th-century Christian martyr who refused to renounce her faith. Her martyrdom played a key role in the conversion of King Trdat III and the Christianization of Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Gayane by Hovnatan Hovnatanian( (1730–1801)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe abbess who accompanied Hripsime and was also martyred for her faith. The churches of St. Hripsime and St. Gayane in Etchmiadzin are among Armenia’s most important early Christian monuments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Last Supper by Hovnatan Hovnatanian( (1730–1801)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final meal of Jesus Christ with His disciples before the Crucifixion, symbolizing the institution of the Eucharist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhachkar (13th–14th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional Armenian cross-stone carved with intricate ornamentation and a central cross. Khachkars are unique monuments of medieval Armenian Christian art and are included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhachkar of Geghard (carved into the rock)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable cross-stone carved directly into the rock walls of the Geghard Monastery, demonstrating the high artistic and spiritual traditions of medieval Armenia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelic of Geghard (Holy Lance)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to tradition, the spear that pierced Christ’s side during the Crucifixion. It was preserved in Armenia for centuries and gave the monastery its name — Geghard meaning “spear.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrait of Gregory the Illuminator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patron saint of Armenia who converted King Trdat III and led the nation to adopt Christianity in 301 AD. He is considered the founder of the Armenian Apostolic Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrait of Catholicos Vazgen I, who was the Catholicos of All Armenians, renowned for reviving the Armenian Church and preserving its spiritual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e languages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47517844766969,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0330\/5233\/files\/2026armChristianHeritagePostcardSet.jpg?v=1773523443","url":"https:\/\/www.buyhungarianstamps.com\/products\/armenia-2026-25th-anniversary-of-the-accession-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-council-of-europe-mnh-copy","provider":"Hungaria Stamp Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}