Aleppo’s ancient Armenian temple to be restored soonJuly 13, 2017 - 10:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A temple built some six centuries ago in the Christian quarter of Aleppo and belonging to the Armenian Apostolic Church is being restored, as Syria’s second biggest city is trying to brace the peaceful life, NTV reports. Although the temple is an Armenian one, Orthodox Christians from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus used to visit the church and light candles there. The Forty Martyrs Armenian Cathedral was built in the 15th century in the old Christian quarter of Jdeydeh. A three-nave basilica church with no dome, it was partially destroyed in a suspected terrorist bombing or artillery attack on April 28, 2015. As a result, the church is not operating now, with the priests having been transferred to other temples throughout Aleppo. The custodian of the shrine is confident, however, that Armenians won’t ever leave the church in trouble. Restoration activities are planned to begin in late July, with the pink tuff set to be delivered from Armenia. Related links: Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. 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. |