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    Turks destroyed Maratuk Saint Astvatsatsin church


    10:53, 24 August, 2012

    YEREVAN, AUGUST 24, ARMENPRESS: Saint Astvatsatsin Church located in
    Western Armenian Sasun district, High Mountain Maratuk, is being
    destroyed by the Turks.

    In accordance with the info provided by the local residents eight
    criminals undertook destroying the church territory by spades.

    The perpetrators fled the scene after causing serious damages,Istanbul
    based Agos magazine told Armenpress.

    Earlier a group of Armenian pilgrims when climbed up the mountain to
    light a candle and pray during state calendar Vardavar Holiday,
    already found Armenian spiritual temple in destroyed state. Current
    year the group of pilgrims comprised of Armenians too:Maratuk national
    folk song and dance ensemble inclusive.

    The name of the church located in the highest peak of 2973 meter high
    mount, in the course of the time was identified with the mount name.
    In "Sasuntsi Davit "epic the church is called Saint Astvatsatsin. The
    sacrifice days of the churches titled Saint Astvatsatsin coincide with
    Saint Mariam Astvatsatsin churches holidays. Yet the sacrifice day of
    Maratuk located church is celebrated during Vardavar holiday.

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