Karekin II not to attend service at Surb Khach
27/7/2010
Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will not visit Turkey to attend the service at Surb Khach church in Akhtamar Island, the head of the press service of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Vahram Melikyan told NEWS.am.
According to him, two high ranking clergymen will participate in the service. However, Vahram Melikyan did not disclose their names and the precise date of the visit, noting that relevant information will be spread soon.
On September 19, Surb Khach church in Akhtamar Island will be opened for services at the initiative of the Van Governor and Constantinople Patriarchate. Turkish side stated that cross will be put on the dome.
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