One of the mysterious places in Armenia is Khor Virap. The history of Khor Virap goes back to the ancient times when Armenia accepted Christianity as its main religion.

Khor Virap was a prison for Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator) – the first Christian in the world. He was imprisoned there for being a Christian by Tiridates III pagan king of Armenia.

The history of Khor Virap Monastery goes back to 642. The most interesting part of the monastery is the dungeon of Grigor Lusavorich which is in this monastery. Christianity is accepted as the true religion of Armenia After saint Grigor Lusavorich was freed and cured Trdates III of madness.

Khor Virap pit is notable as it was used as a prison for Grigor Lusavorich. He was badly tortured in this pit. Tourists from all over the world visit Khor Virap and enter the pit to have a look at this mysterious place.

Khor Virap dungeon was the place where Gregory the Illuminator was kept. A kind woman fed the saint with bread so he did not die. The pagan king Trdates III became crazy as a girl refused to marry him, and his sister Khosrovidhukt had a dream about Gregory.

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