Head of Religious Council of the Armenian Patriarchate Archbishop Aram Ateshyan left for Van to familiarize himself with preparation for resumption of religious services to be held in the Surb Khach church on Akhtamar Island.

According to Turkish Internethaber website, Archbishop Aram Ateshyan met with Van Governor Munir Karaoglu today.

In March end, Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Ertugrul Gunay signed Van Governor’s application for permission of annual religious services in Surb Khach church.

Archbishop Aram Ateshyan informed that the first service will be conducted on September 12, 2010.

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