KAREKIN II NOT TO ATTEND SERVICE AT SURB KHACH
news.am
July 27 2010
Armenia
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will not visit Turkey to attend
the service at Surb Khach church in Akhtamar Island, the head of the
press service of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Vahram Melikyan
told NEWS.am.
According to him, two high ranking clergymen will participate in the
service. However, Vahram Melikyan did not disclose their names and
the precise date of the visit, noting that relevant information will
be spread soon.
On September 19, Surb Khach church in Akhtamar Island will be opened
for services at the initiative of the Van Governor and Constantinople
Patriarchate. Turkish side stated that cross will be put on the dome.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
July 27 2010
Armenia
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will not visit Turkey to attend
the service at Surb Khach church in Akhtamar Island, the head of the
press service of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Vahram Melikyan
told NEWS.am.
According to him, two high ranking clergymen will participate in the
service. However, Vahram Melikyan did not disclose their names and
the precise date of the visit, noting that relevant information will
be spread soon.
On September 19, Surb Khach church in Akhtamar Island will be opened
for services at the initiative of the Van Governor and Constantinople
Patriarchate. Turkish side stated that cross will be put on the dome.
From: A. Papazian