Consecration of Cross-stones Replicated from the Monastery of St. Davit of Western Armenia

08.10.2015

On September 28, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; consecrated two Khachqars (Cross-stones) that are replicas of the originals from the Aparanits Monastery St. Davit of Derjan in Western Armenia. They were installed on the grounds of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin several days prior to the consecration. The two khachqars have been installed through the initiative and blessings of His Holiness and by the generous sponsorship of Mr. and Mrs. Hagop and Mrs. Donna Didizian.