Matosavank is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery complex. It is located in the Dilijan National Park of Tavush Province, 3.5 km west of the city of Dilijan. The monastery complex's Surb Astvatsatsin Church was built under the supervision of Ivane's son Avag from the Zakaryan dynasty in 1247, after the oath of submission to the Mongol invading troops. It was also called Pghndzahank or Pghndzahanq Surb Astvatsatsin. The monastery complex consists of three adjacent buildings: a small church, a vestibule and a library, each of which has vaulted ceilings, which are mostly preserved. According to the legend told by local residents, once upon a time there lived a prince in these parts who wanted to thank God for the victory, but could not find any temple nearby. Then the prince went deep into the Dilijan forest, climbed steep cliffs and disappeared... The prince was beaten, wounded and gloomy. When he returned, he was unrecognizable, completely shining, there was not a single scratch on him. Later, the Holy Mother of God Church was built in his place of worship, but to this day it is called Matosavank, in honor of the first minister.
