  Echmiadzin clarifying authenticity of Ebay-sold Armenian relic  August 23, 2013 - 17:40 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Holy Echmiadzin is aware of a sale of a crosier tip from St. Karapet Church in Mush, Echmiadzin press center representative told PanARMENIAN.Net As he noted, Echmiadzin is trying to clarify the authenticity of the item. “We’re not sure if Echmiadzin will purchase the relic before its authenticity is confirmed,” he said. A rare silver Armenian crozier tip priced at $70000 has been put up on sale at e-Bay. The antique measures 38 centimeters and weighs 488 grams.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi  Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |
