Patriarch Kirill consecrates foundation stone of new Orthodox Church in Yerevan

PanARMENIAN.Net - His Holiness Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia consecrated the foundation stone of the Exaltation of the Cross Cathedral in Yerevan.



"God grant that this holy place may become a spiritual monument of friendship between our nations," His Holiness Kirill said. "The construction of an Armenian Church in Moscow is nearly accomplished. It's remarkable that both churches are being built in the name of the Exaltation of the Cross."



"The temples built in Armenia, Russia and other post soviet states appear as striking illustration of a new epoch, of human hope for God," His Holiness Kirill said, expressing gratitude to Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II for support.



He also thanked President of the Union of Armenians of Russia Ara Abrahamyan and his brother, Armenian MP Serzh Abrahamyan, who covered the construction expenses, Mayor of Yerevan Gagik Beglaryan, the Russian Embassy the Armenian government and people.