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Detail of Saint Sergius on the Northwest Facade
Surb Khach Church
Church of the Holy Cross
Akdamar Island, Van Province, Turkey
St. Sergius
Soldier Martyr, Citizen of Trieste, known for his piety and charity. He was martyred in the persecution of Diocletian, around 300 AD. A popular saint in Middle Eastern countries, he is represented riding a horse and killing a panther (symbol of cosmic evil) with his spear.
Source: Aghtamar
The "church of the Holy Cross" was built on Aght'amar Island in Lake Van between the years 915 and 921 by Armenian King Gagik Artzruni.
