BOOK ABOUT ARMENIAN CHURCHES INTRODUCED IN ST. PETERSBURG
15:22, 10 December, 2012
ST. PETERSDBURG, DECEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS. Illustrated book entitled
“The Armenian Churches through Centuries” has been introduced to
the public in “Vernatun” Spiritual-Cultural Centre of St. Catharine
Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church in St. Petersburg. Boris
Baratov, filmmaker and photographer living in Moscow, is the author
of the book.
As reports “Armenpress” small and large churches in Armenia and Artsakh
have been enclosed in the book. The reader can find brief comments
regarding each church. A number of exquisite examples of the Armenian
ecclesiastic architect are depicted in the high quality pictures.
“The Armenian Churches through Centuries” is a unique encyclopedia,
which introduces the history of the Armenian Church, its traditions,
spread of Christianity in Armenia, church’s struggle against foreign
conquerors, books and literature and spiritual values. It took 12
years from the author to complete the book. The idea of the book was
conceived after the author’s visit to Jerusalem.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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