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MOSCOW'S BLESSED CATHEDRAL: SARGSYAN ATTENDS CEREMONY AT LARGEST CHURCH COMPOUND OUTSIDE ARMENIA
http://www.armenianow.com/news/32598/sargsyan_visit_moscow_church_blessing
News | 24.10.11 | 11:47
Photo: www.president.am
Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Moscow on a state visit
attended October 23 the ceremony of blessing of the newly constructed
Armenian Apostolic Church compound in Moscow and the ceremony of
consecration of the doom cross of the Cathedral, the press service
of the Armenian president reported.
Enlarge Photo President Serzh Sargsyan and his wife Rita Sargsyan
and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II attend the Cathedral dome
cross consecration ceremony in Moscow
The Armenian Church compound built in the center of Moscow occupies
territory of 1.32 hectares. The construction work based on a new
design commenced in 2006. The compound comprises the Cathedral, a
small Saint Cross church, the building of the Diocese administration,
reception and conference halls, and a museum. The structure is built
in the traditions of the Armenian national architecture. The Cathedral
is built of the rose-colored tuff, while the other structures - in
light apricot color tuff. The tuff has been delivered from the town
of Ani. The gem of the compound - Cathedral of rose-colored tuff -
is girded with crosses, statues and Mesporian letters.
The construction works of the Cathedral have been concluded and
now finishing works of the interior of the Cathedral and adjacent
structures are underway.
http://www.armenianow.com/news/32598/sargsyan_visit_moscow_church_blessing
News | 24.10.11 | 11:47
Photo: www.president.am
Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Moscow on a state visit
attended October 23 the ceremony of blessing of the newly constructed
Armenian Apostolic Church compound in Moscow and the ceremony of
consecration of the doom cross of the Cathedral, the press service
of the Armenian president reported.
Enlarge Photo President Serzh Sargsyan and his wife Rita Sargsyan
and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II attend the Cathedral dome
cross consecration ceremony in Moscow
The Armenian Church compound built in the center of Moscow occupies
territory of 1.32 hectares. The construction work based on a new
design commenced in 2006. The compound comprises the Cathedral, a
small Saint Cross church, the building of the Diocese administration,
reception and conference halls, and a museum. The structure is built
in the traditions of the Armenian national architecture. The Cathedral
is built of the rose-colored tuff, while the other structures - in
light apricot color tuff. The tuff has been delivered from the town
of Ani. The gem of the compound - Cathedral of rose-colored tuff -
is girded with crosses, statues and Mesporian letters.
The construction works of the Cathedral have been concluded and
now finishing works of the interior of the Cathedral and adjacent
structures are underway.