The crosses of St. Hovhannes churches in Hovhannavank and Artashat were stolen. “Pastinfo” was informed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs that reports were received from two churches about thefts yesterday.
“According to preliminary information, each church was damaged in the amount of 100,000 drams. The program was given a proper process, operative work is being done at the moment,” the Ministry of Internal Affairs said.
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