Dadivank Monastery

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Dadivank Monastery (Armenian: Դադիվանք) also Khutavank (arm.- Monastery on the Hill) is an Armenian Monastery from between the 9th and 13th century. It is located on the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.

The monastery is founded by Saint Dadi who spread Christianity in Armenia during the first century A.C. The Dadivank complex consists of the Cathedral church of St. Astvadzadzin (with Armenian writings on the wall), the chapel and other ancillary areas. The monastery first mentioned in the 9th century. In 1994 the monastery was reopened and is an operating monastery of Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.