Cross on dome of Holy Cross Church on Akhtamar island to be set until September 19September 11, 2010 - 18:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A cross on the dome of Holy Cross Church on Akhtamar island will be set until September 19, Chairman of Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry Zahir Kandasoglu told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. According to him, the placing of cross was postponed due to the September 12 referendum. However, a cross will definitely be set prior to the liturgy. The first liturgy in 95 years will be offered in Holy Cross Church on Akhtamar Island on September 19. The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia and Jerusalem Patriarchate of the Armenian Apostolic Church have rejected their participation in 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |