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| The monastery was founded in the 4th century by Saint Gregory the Illuminator, at the site of a sacred spring in a cave. Its modern name comes from the spear of Longinus - the Roman weapon reputed to have wounded Jesus at his crucifixion - allegedly brought to Armenia by Apostle Jude. |
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