It recalls Roman's old Armenian community and is easy to spot by its tall clock tower.
About the place
According to its founding inscription, the church was built in 1609 by an Armenian named Agopsa, who dedicated it to St Mary in memory of himself and his family. Between 1863 and 1868 it was fully repaired under the Bavarian architect Brandel, who added the side annexes, the porch and the bell tower with a mechanical clock.
Inside, Neo-Gothic vaults meet arches in the Moldavian style, and the oldest dated icon is from 1797. After the 1977 earthquake the church was restored between 1981 and 1985, under an agreement between the Bishopric of Roman and Armenian representatives from Bucharest. Since 1999 it has been an Orthodox parish church.
Good to know
- Visiting hours are not published; as a parish church it is open for services, especially on Sunday mornings.
- About 120 m along the same street is the White Church of the Holy Archangels (Biserica Albă „Sfinții Voievozi”), built in 1611–1615 by Prince Ștefan Tomșa II.
- Dress modestly and ask before taking photos inside.
Opening hours
Opening hours are not confirmed. Check the venue's website before you go.