St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Cathedral

St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, located in New York City, was the first cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic church to be constructed in North America. After decades of fundraising the cathedral was built between 1958 and 1967 by the New York architecture firm Steinman, Cain, & White, along with Edward Utudjian of Paris as a consultant, who was one of three architects entrusted with the restoration of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The cathedral was named for Saint Vartan, who was martyred a millennium and a half ago while defending Armenian Christianity. The structure is monumental for the Armenian community, acting as a monument to their history, their struggle, and a promising future.

In 2024, EverGreene collaborated with Beyer Blinder Belle to re-gild the dome atop St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Cathedral. The dome was last re-gilded in 1993 and was in need repair, alongside other work being done in the building. In order to ensure longevity and appearance of the new finishes, EverGreene restoration specialists first tested the best methods for removing the existing finishes. Finishes on the entire dome were removed using methods outlined during testing, and the bare surface was then washed and primed. Each element was then gilded using 23.75 karat Manetti gold leaf.