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Mother church of Armenia

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Etchmiadzin Cathedral: Mother church of Armenia
Etchmiadzin Cathedral is the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church, located in the city dually known as Etchmiadzin (Ejmiatsin) and Vagharshapat, Armenia. It is usually considered the first cathedral built in ancient Armenia, and often regarded as the oldest cathedral in the world.

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Armenia’s Police Raid Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Arrest Archbishop; BIG Showdown Between Church & State [Video]

Armenia’s Police Raid Etchmiadzin Cathedral, Arrest Archbishop; BIG Showdown Between Church & State

Armenian security forces stormed the sacred Etchmiadzin Cathedral, detaining Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan despite pleas from clergy and worshippers forming a human shield. The dramatic raid, which saw..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:09Published

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