June 24, 2009 - 22:48 AMT
NKR to celebrate 20th anniversary of reopening Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church
On 24 June NKR President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on activities of religious organization and organizing events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of reopening Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Head of the desk for national minorities and religious issues of the apparatus of the NKR Cabinet of Ministers Ashot Sargsyan delivered a report.

The Head of the State emphasized the important role of the church in developing our statehood and all spheres of social life.

Bako Sahakyan noted that jubilee events should grow into nationwide celebrations.

Head of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, speaker of the National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan, premier Ara Haroutyunyan and other officials partook in the consultation, Central Information Department of NKR President Office reported.