  Karekin II consecrates cross of Surb Khach Cathedral minor churchNovember 28, 2009 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his 3-day visit to Moscow, Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II consecrated the cross of the minor church of Surb Khach Cathedral.Surb Khach Cathedral will be the residence of Patriarch's Exarch (the head of New Nakhijevan and Russian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church). It will be the biggest Armenian cathedral abroad.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat  To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
