Church of Saint Elisæus (Nij)
| Church of Saint Elisæus Jotaari Church | |
|---|---|
 Exterior of the church | |
  Shown within Azerbaijan | |
| Basic information | |
| Location |
Nij, Azerbaijan |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°56′42″N 47°40′09″E / 40.94500°N 47.66917°ECoordinates: 40°56′42″N 47°40′09″E / 40.94500°N 47.66917°E |
| Affiliation | Caucasian Albanian church |
| Municipality | Nij, Azerbaijan |
| Region | Qabala |
| Architectural description | |
| Completed | 1723 |
Saint Elisæus Church or Jotaari Church (Azerbaijani: Cotaari məbədi) is a Caucasian Albanian church, located on the municipality of Nij in the Qabala region of Azerbaijan.
History
The church was completed by local Udi inhabitants in 1723 and reconstructed in 2003. The 1700th anniversary of the recognition of Christianity as the official religion in Caucasian Albania was celebrated on 3 August 2013.
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