The Old Residence is open to walk-in visitors, but you need permission and an escort to get past the guard. Ask around the compound to speak to Husik S'rpasan or Hai-Nerseh, who grant permission to enter the museum. You can also ask for Greta, who is the caretaker and guide for the Old Residence, but she has to get permission before letting you in. The effort is well worth it, since the Old Residence is probably the most interesting museum in the complex, presented in much the way it was when in use as the office and residence for the Mother See during the 18th-19th centuries. The cross is carved like the frame of church window.
Top panel shows two winged creatures with single head and kneeling angels.
Masterpiece of geometric design with cross in a window case . Top panel shows four supplicants on either side of enthroned Christ seated over the four evangelists. Five crosses in top panel, memorial carving of prince on horse at bottom. Perhaps the most beautiful of the Djugha Khachkars, this has a bas relief sunburst that seems to move through the overall pattern and a hollow globe under the cross. Top panel shows enthroned Christ seated above the four evangelist symbols with supplicating angels on either side.