  Armenians raise crosses to protest absence of cross on dome of Akhtamar church September 19, 2010 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The holy mass on the island of Akhtaman was completed, with no incidents reported, Turkish media informed. However, a group of Armenians raised wooden crosses as a sign of protest against the absence of one on dome of the Holy Cross Church. In Christianity, a liturgy in an sanctified is considered a sin. Archbishop Aram Ateshian served the liturgy, attended by the Istambul Armenian community. Holy Sees of Cilicia and Echmiadizn, Jerusalem Patriarchate, as well as a number of diaspora organizations refused to attend the liturgy.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   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.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
