23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Blessing at Tatev Monastery
Inside the ancient Tatev Monastery in southern Armenia, a priest gently places his hand on a woman’s head during a blessing. The dim light, the scent of wax, and the sound of whispered prayers reveal a moment of profound faith. An encounter between past and present that transcends language and time.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Armenia |
| Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
| Copyright: | © Marcello Perino |