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JAVAKHK ARMENIANS OF RUSSIA READY TO FINANCE RESTORATION OF ST. NSHAN CHURCH IN TBILISI
ARMENPRESS
JANUARY 12, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, JANUARY 12, ARMENPRESS: Javakhk Diaspora NGO operating in
Russia released a statement about the incident in St. Nshan Church
in Georgia's capital Tbilisi. Citing Yerkramas newspaper, Armenpress
reports that out of 29 Armenian churches operating in Georgia in
late 19th century, only two have remained currently. Eight of them
have been turned into Georgian ones, followed with the elimination
of Armenian cross-stones and miniatures.
"Currently the Georgian Diocese of the Armenian Church demands return
of five churches in Tbilisi and one Armenian church in Javakhk,"
the statement runs.
The Javakhk Armenians stated that after St. Nshan Church is passed
to the Georgian Diocese of the Armenian Church they will be ready to
finance the restoration works of the church.
ARMENPRESS
JANUARY 12, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, JANUARY 12, ARMENPRESS: Javakhk Diaspora NGO operating in
Russia released a statement about the incident in St. Nshan Church
in Georgia's capital Tbilisi. Citing Yerkramas newspaper, Armenpress
reports that out of 29 Armenian churches operating in Georgia in
late 19th century, only two have remained currently. Eight of them
have been turned into Georgian ones, followed with the elimination
of Armenian cross-stones and miniatures.
"Currently the Georgian Diocese of the Armenian Church demands return
of five churches in Tbilisi and one Armenian church in Javakhk,"
the statement runs.
The Javakhk Armenians stated that after St. Nshan Church is passed
to the Georgian Diocese of the Armenian Church they will be ready to
finance the restoration works of the church.