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Church of St. Gayaneh was built in Echmiadzin by Catholicos Ezra in 630. The design that remains unchanged despite partial 17th century renovations of the dome and of some ceilings. An airy, arched portico - the burial place for top Armenian clergy that adorned the Western facade was also added. St. Gayane along with eminent churches such as St. Hripsime, Cathedral of Zvartnots and the Mother Church of Holy Etchmiadzin would become the essence and the pillar of spiritual strength of Christian Armenia.
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