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    PILGRIMAGE TO NORAVANK

    Azat Artsakh - Nagorno Karabakh Republic [NKR]
    13 April 05

    On the occasion of the 1600th anniversary of invention of the Armenian
    alphabet the RA Ministry of Culture and Youth organized a pilgrimage
    to Saint Noravank which is located on a picturesque hill near the
    tributary of the river Arpa, Gnishkajur. For centuries Noravank has
    been a center of Armenian culture, learning and especially
    architecture. The monastery always stood up for national unity and
    liberation struggle; it was a pillar of the Armenian Apostolic
    Church. Supported by the NKR Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport
    30 representatives of 8 youth organizations of Artsakh participated in
    the pilgrimage too. The head of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian
    Apostolic Church Parghev Martirossian Archbishop Parghev Martirossian
    also participated in the pilgrimage. The pilgrimage was aimed at
    bringing together the youth, drawing their attention to spiritual,
    cultural and national values. There was a great number of young people
    from Armenia and Javakhq. The Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II
    gave his blessing to the pilgrims. A solemn mass was held, thousands
    of candles were lit, Armenian songs and music sounded around the
    monastery till late in the evening.

    LAURA GRIGORIAN.
    13-04-2005

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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