In the 8th century it was reconstructed by Hovhannes III Odznetsi (Հովհաննես Գ Օձնեցի) who served as the katholikos between 717 and 728 and was, as his name suggests, from Odzun.

At the eastern façade above the central window one can observe a carving of Christ with the gospel of St. John and two angels below.

At the southern façade, at each side of the central window there are two angels and traces of another figure, probably Christ.

The east and west sides of the monument are carved with scenes from the Bible and introduction of Christianity in Armenia.

The one located in Odzun is claimed to have been given as a gift to Armenia from an Indian king around the 8th century.