Adjacent to the General Andranik metro station, it is visible from many areas of Yerevan.

Its construction started on April 7, 1997 with a ground blessing service conducted by Catholicos Karekin I.

The consecration of the cathedral took place on September 23, 2001, on occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the proclamation of Christianity as the state religion of Armenia.

These two royal figures were the crucial helpers of St. Gregory in converting Armenia to Christianity.

Halls for receptions and church-related activities are provided on the lower floor of the Main Church.