  Armenian community of Dagestan celebrates St. Gregory Day August 31, 2010 - 12:39 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian community of Derbend, Dagestan, marks annually St. Gregory Day in commemoration of the first bishop of Aghvank, who was presumably martyred in the territory of Nyugdi settlement of Derbend region, where a temple was erected in 337 AD. This year the ceremony was held by Reverend Father Arsen Budaghyan. “We are thankful for all generations, who preserved this sacred place,” said Yuri Mosesov, deputy head of the Armenian community of Dagestan. Special awards of the Union of Armenians of Russia were given to public figures and scientists who assisted reconstruction of the temple, Yerkramas reported. Related links:   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.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. |
