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TORCH OF 5TH PAN-ARMENIAN GAMES LIT AT GANDZASAR'S CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST
PanARMENIAN.Net
August 2, 2011
PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 2, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako
Sahakyan partook in the solemn ceremony of lighting the torch of the
5th Pan-Armenian games at the Gandzasar's Cathedral of St John the
Baptist and delivered a welcoming address.
"During the last 20 years Artsakh has become the symbol of
consolidation of the world-spread Armenians. Such events also
depict the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora solid and inflexible trinity. We
highlight the role of the Pan-Armenian games from the very viewpoint
of continuous strengthening of this trinity. These games are not only
a pure sense competition, but also another expression of our national
solidarity and unity. The victorious spirit must always be strong in
every Armenian and accompany us on our unbroken way," Sahakyan said.
Head of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop
Pargev Martirosyan, Speaker of the National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan,
Chairman of the Pan-Armenian Games' international committee Ishkhan
Zakharyan, numerous guests from Armenia and Diaspora were present at
the ceremony.
The 5th Pan-Armenian games are due on August 13-21. The applications
are still being accepted and the final number of participants will
be announced the day before the games. About 100 Artsakh sportsmen
are expected to partake in the games.
PanARMENIAN.Net
August 2, 2011
PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 2, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako
Sahakyan partook in the solemn ceremony of lighting the torch of the
5th Pan-Armenian games at the Gandzasar's Cathedral of St John the
Baptist and delivered a welcoming address.
"During the last 20 years Artsakh has become the symbol of
consolidation of the world-spread Armenians. Such events also
depict the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora solid and inflexible trinity. We
highlight the role of the Pan-Armenian games from the very viewpoint
of continuous strengthening of this trinity. These games are not only
a pure sense competition, but also another expression of our national
solidarity and unity. The victorious spirit must always be strong in
every Armenian and accompany us on our unbroken way," Sahakyan said.
Head of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop
Pargev Martirosyan, Speaker of the National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan,
Chairman of the Pan-Armenian Games' international committee Ishkhan
Zakharyan, numerous guests from Armenia and Diaspora were present at
the ceremony.
The 5th Pan-Armenian games are due on August 13-21. The applications
are still being accepted and the final number of participants will
be announced the day before the games. About 100 Artsakh sportsmen
are expected to partake in the games.