Construction of Cathedral to Be Started in Stepanakert July 22
The first stone of the cathedral of the Artsakh diocese will be laid in Stepanakert July 22. Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II will take part in the ceremony. As reported by KarabakhOpen.com, the place for the new church was chosen by head of the Artsakh diocese, Archbishop Pargev Martirosian.
To note, Stepanakert has lived without church for many years. The soviet statistics says that Karabakh was the only spot on the USSR territory where no single church has functioned since 1930. But before 1930 each village in Karabakh had a small church. The big church in Stepanakert was transformed into a theater while the ancient church of Vararakn is still located on the territory of an entertainment center.
To note, Stepanakert has lived without church for many years. The soviet statistics says that Karabakh was the only spot on the USSR territory where no single church has functioned since 1930. But before 1930 each village in Karabakh had a small church. The big church in Stepanakert was transformed into a theater while the ancient church of Vararakn is still located on the territory of an entertainment center.
