Independence Day Republic of Armenia

24.09.2012

On September 21, the Armenian people celebrated the 21st anniversary of their independence and the 2794th anniversary of the founding of Yerevan. The celebrations started from Yrablur Pantheon by placing flowers on the graves of the fallen freedom fighters. On the occasion of the holiday, a Patriarchal wish was fulfilled in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiatsin under the solemnity of His Holiness.