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Panorama, Armenia
Sept 18 2010
Akhtala Church to be re-anointed, re-opened September 19
Lori province of Armenia will host the re-anointment and re-opening
ceremony of St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Virgin) Church of Akhtala September
19.
The re-anointment ceremony will be followed by a holy liturgy and
blessing of oblation. The offering will be given to people later.
`Kings, queens and princes' information panels will open in the
territory of Akhtala Monastery. The panels provide information about
the castles, palaces and monasteries once built by the Zakarids.
The presentation of the book `Akhtala', presenting the history of
Akhtala, will take place tomorrow.
The range of festive events include the opening of `Wedding Rings'
monument, as well as Barbeque Feast, accompanied by Armenian national
dance and songs.
Akhtala Monastery dates back to late 10th century. The Monastery
consists of a fortress, three churches, a chapel, a hall. The church
is known for its rich frescos, murals.
From: A. Papazian
Sept 18 2010
Akhtala Church to be re-anointed, re-opened September 19
Lori province of Armenia will host the re-anointment and re-opening
ceremony of St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Virgin) Church of Akhtala September
19.
The re-anointment ceremony will be followed by a holy liturgy and
blessing of oblation. The offering will be given to people later.
`Kings, queens and princes' information panels will open in the
territory of Akhtala Monastery. The panels provide information about
the castles, palaces and monasteries once built by the Zakarids.
The presentation of the book `Akhtala', presenting the history of
Akhtala, will take place tomorrow.
The range of festive events include the opening of `Wedding Rings'
monument, as well as Barbeque Feast, accompanied by Armenian national
dance and songs.
Akhtala Monastery dates back to late 10th century. The Monastery
consists of a fortress, three churches, a chapel, a hall. The church
is known for its rich frescos, murals.
From: A. Papazian