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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.
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.