Kecharis monastery which was erected by Grigor Magistros Pahlavuni in XI-XIII centuries is one of the typical church structures of the period of developed feudalism in Armenia. The monastery is located in Tsaghkadzor city of Kotayk province.

It is also popular for the people who lived and worked there. Among them were Armenian linguist, scholar and public functionary Grigor Magistros Pahlavuni, Prince Vasak Khaghbakyan, poet and scribe Khachatur Kecharetsi and others. Kecharis monastery comprises four churches Saint Grigor Lusavorich Church, Saint Nshan Church, Saint Astvatsatsin Church, Saint Harutyun Church), a gavit and two chapels. 

Saint Grigor Lusavorich (Gregory the Illuminator) is the main church of the monastery. At the southern entrance there is an inscription stating when the church was built.

Saint Nshan (Sign) Church was in all likelihood erected in the 11th century, more precisely in 1051 by Grigor Magistros. It’s a small domed church with cross-wings.

Located next to Saint Nshan Church Katoghike was built by Prince Vasak Khaghbakyan in 1203-1212. The cross-winged domed church of Katoghike is the most beautiful among the monastery’s churches.

Saint Harutyun (Resurrection) Church was built in 1220. It’s a small and rectangular church with a small vestry in front of the entrance. The vestry comes with a vaulted ceiling. Many graves were found in the church, and therefore it’s considered to be a family burial vault.

Today the Kecharis Monastery is one of the most famous tourist destinations of Tsaghkadzor, which attracts visitors and tourists with its history and architectural value.