St. Gregory the Illuminator church to open in Minsk in May![]() February 24, 2025 - 12:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in Minsk will be consecrated in May 2025, according to Belarusian Ambassador to Armenia Alexander Konyuk. He made the announcement at the opening of the Museum of Martial Glory dedicated to Marshal Hovhannes Bagramyan. The official consecration date will be determined in coordination with Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, who will attend the ceremony alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, reports Sputnik Armenia. Earlier, Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Maksim Rizhenkov noted that the church's construction is part of projects reflecting real ties between the Belarusian and Armenian peoples, despite criticism directed at the Belarusian authorities by Yerevan officials. Approximately 30,000 Armenians live in Minsk. ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |