The Saint George Church is located in the central part of the village of Berkaber. The church is a domed basilica with three naves, measuring 15 meters in length, 11 meters in width, and 14 meters in height. It is constructed from local stone and monolithic reinforced concrete. The building was originally designed by architect Meri Danielyan, with construction beginning in 1986.
However, construction halted after the collapse of the Soviet regime. Later, under the leadership of renowned architect Misak Melkumyan, recognized in the field of church construction, changes were made to the design volumes, adding a dome instead of the previous pitched roof. The revised design was approved by the Catholicos, and construction resumed on December 5, 2012, and was completed on August 5. The church was built in the center of the village with the sponsorship of diaspora benefactors Jirair and Siranush Kanelian, in memory of their beloved parents, Khachik and Nazeli Kanelian. The church was consecrated on October 18, 2013.
The project is implemented within the framework of the EU4Culture program “we are our mountains”, funded by the European Union. The project is being implemented by the Municipality of Ijevan and the Urban Sustainable Development Fund.
