Relics of Holy Echmiadzin to Be Exhibited at Pushkin Museum April 1-20

PanARMENIAN.Net - The State Fine Arts Museum after Pushkin, Armenian Embassy in Russia, Holy Echmiadzin present an exhibition of Relics of Holy Echmiadzin April 1-20, reports Muzeum.ru portal. The exhibition is organized within the versatile cultural program of celebration of the Year of Armenia in Russia.



Reliquiae have an important place in the exposition. Christian Church sanctuary - parts of the Genunie Cross, fragments of Noah's Ark, Holy Lance, sacred relics.



The State Fine Arts Museum after Pushkin is linked with Armenia's culture and art. In early 50s past century an archaeological expedition was organized at the site of ancient settlement of Erebuni town of Urartu (VIII century B.C.). Palace and temple complexes were found and 23 cuneiform scripts. Some of the finds are conveyed and exhibited at the State Fine Arts Museum.