New church opens in Armenian bordering village
May 10, 2014 | 17:12
YEREVAN. ` An opening and consecration of Surb Karapet church took
place in Janfida community of Armavir region.
Minister of Transport and Communication Gagik Beglaryan, MPs from
ruling party, Armavir region governor and numerous guests from Russia
attended the event on Saturday, the Armenian News-NEWS.amcorrespondent
reports.
The construction was sponsored by businessman Artur Karapetyan, a
native of Janfida village who lives in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don.
Governor Ashot Karapetyan thanked the Karapetyan family for
construction of the church.
Seven khachkars (cross stones) were installed near the church.
News from Armenia – NEWS.am
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