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ARMENIA'S RELIGIOUS CAPITAL CELEBRATES 2699TH ANNIVERSARY TODAY
12:57 * 08.10.14
Echmiadzin, which is traditionally known as Armenia's religious
capital, is celebrating its 2,699th anniversary on Wednesday.
On this remarkable occasion, the city's House of Culture hosted
a festive event that had brought together different residents of
Echmiadzin, as well as high-ranking guests (including President
Serzh Sargsyan, Echmiadzin Mayor Karen Grigoryan and Genral Manvel
Grigoryan).
In his speech at the meeting, the prelate of the Armavir region's
diocese emphasized city's role as the spiritual center of all
Armenians. "The light of [Jesus] Christ spread across Armenia from
here," Priest Sion said, citing the remark of Catholicos Garegin I.
Speaking further, the Echmiadzin mayor said that it was a big honor for
him to be present at the event which marks the most important holiday
for the city's population. "We are trying to do all our best to have
at least one renovated building, street or yard on this holiday," he
said, extending his word of gratitude to the president for assistance
in the city's renovation and repairs.
Addressing the hall, the mayor further asked the participants to
forget about everyday cares and enjoy the holiday.
Two residents of the city, Vachagan Lazarian (doctor-cardiologist) and
Nerses Melikyan (artist) were honored with the title of City's Friends.
The mayor also had a special souvenir for the president. On the
occasion of the town's anniversary, he handed over St Gregory the
Illuminator's right hand and a copy of the Bible to Serzh Sargsyan.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/10/08/ejmiatsin-2699/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S50-NRygBiU
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12:57 * 08.10.14
Echmiadzin, which is traditionally known as Armenia's religious
capital, is celebrating its 2,699th anniversary on Wednesday.
On this remarkable occasion, the city's House of Culture hosted
a festive event that had brought together different residents of
Echmiadzin, as well as high-ranking guests (including President
Serzh Sargsyan, Echmiadzin Mayor Karen Grigoryan and Genral Manvel
Grigoryan).
In his speech at the meeting, the prelate of the Armavir region's
diocese emphasized city's role as the spiritual center of all
Armenians. "The light of [Jesus] Christ spread across Armenia from
here," Priest Sion said, citing the remark of Catholicos Garegin I.
Speaking further, the Echmiadzin mayor said that it was a big honor for
him to be present at the event which marks the most important holiday
for the city's population. "We are trying to do all our best to have
at least one renovated building, street or yard on this holiday," he
said, extending his word of gratitude to the president for assistance
in the city's renovation and repairs.
Addressing the hall, the mayor further asked the participants to
forget about everyday cares and enjoy the holiday.
Two residents of the city, Vachagan Lazarian (doctor-cardiologist) and
Nerses Melikyan (artist) were honored with the title of City's Friends.
The mayor also had a special souvenir for the president. On the
occasion of the town's anniversary, he handed over St Gregory the
Illuminator's right hand and a copy of the Bible to Serzh Sargsyan.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/10/08/ejmiatsin-2699/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S50-NRygBiU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VWvCPRsKmw