  Mass delivered at Caeserea Armenian church in Turkey June 24, 2016 - 10:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A liturgy has been served at the Church of Saint Gregory the Illuminator in Kayseri (historic Caeserea) in Turkey. Around 50 Turkish citizens of Armenian descent from Istanbul, Yozgat and Sivas (Sebastia) took part in the mass. Father Zakeos Ohanyan from the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople was also among the participants. He thanked others for coming all the way to Kayseri and the local government for giving the Armenian community such an opportunity, Ermenihaber.am reports citing Sondakika. Once an important city with a population said to be 400000 in 250 AD, Caeserea was where St. Gregory the Illuminator grew up, was educated, and became a Christian. After converting Trdat, king of Armenia, to Christianity in 301, it was to Caeserea that St. Gregory returned to be formally ordained as a priest, and until the year 373 all the early catholicoi of Armenia were consecrated in Caeserea.  Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
