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Gevorg Barseghyan
“When I got sick, for a moment I was offended from God. My mother gave me one important councel… And when I was attending the renovation of our church, even the doctors would get surprised at the stabilization of my health. I know where my strength comes from…”
Gevorg Barseghyan from Martuni considers that what happened to him to be a miracle.
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Nigavan
Our heroes are the residents of Nigavan village – a teacher, a benefactor, a pupil, and a priest. They tell about their village and the only church of their village St. Stepanos (Stephen).
The village was established by immigrant Armenians and constructed the church through fund raising.
The church was destroyed during the Soviet years and was in the danger of complete destruction.
From 2000, the renovation of the church was assumed by the village resident Varuzhan Adamyan. For around 15 years of works St. Stepanos was fully renovated. The church is always crowded, especially with children. The children believe in the miraculous power of the church and tell different stories about it.
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St. Sargis Church of Ushi
The very first St. Sargis Church built on the relics of St. Sargis is the fifth monastery complex founded in Armenia in 5th century. It is located in the village Ushi of Aragatsotn Diocese. The monastery was discovered in the result of excavations under 5 meters thick layer of earth. It’s been 10 years since both Armenian pilgrims, as well as foreign tourists visit the complex, however, it can be seen only in summer, moreover, on non-rainy days. Otherwise, the road is impassable. St. Sargis is destroyed and so far all attempts of renovation have fallen asunder. What do the archeologists and historians suggest?
Participants:
Ashot Piliposyan, archeologist
Margar Sharapkhanyan, benefactor
Frina Babayan, archeologist
Artsruni Sahakyan, historian,
Father Yeprem Zargaryan, Pastor of Ohanavan, Ushi and Karbi
Nairi Gevorgyan, Administrator of Ushi Secondary School
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Holy Mother of God Monastery of TegherNumerous miracles are told about Tegher Monastery. Especially many couples, who don’t have children, come here for pilgrimage. Up untill recently, the 12th century Church Complex century was destroyed and not functioning. Owing to the benefactors, today the Monastery doors are once again open. They tell the story themselves – Mikayel Mikayelyan, Lyova Khachatryan, Samvel Khachatryan, Mikayel Ghazaryan, Khachik Hovhannisyan, Armen Maghakyan and administrator of the Monastery – Deacon Arman Aharonyan.
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AgarakThe Armenians of Saint Petersburg say, that “People tell about Agarak in such a way, that one might think it to be the capital”. After the construction of Holy Mother of God Church, life in Agarak changed completely. The benefactor is Hrachya Poghosyan from Agarak, who is a businessman in Saint Petersburg, reserve major.
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OshakanSt. Mesrop Mashtots Church of Oshakan is located in the Diocese of Aragatsotn. |
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HovhannavankWithin the last two-three years, extensive renovation and decoration activities were going on in the Churches of Aragatsotn Diocese. Hovhannavank Monastery is among those Churches. The Diocese is divided into Pastorates and each of them has a benefactor working for it. |
