On the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of Shoushi Liberation, Araratian Patriarchal Diocese, with the support of Armenia’s Defense Ministry, visited three military units in Karabakh on May 8-10 to join the soldiers in celebrating the holiday and to encourage them.

On the first day of the 3-day pilgrimage, Victory Gratification Prayer Service was held under the leadership of Karabakh diocese leader and Archbishop T. Pargev Martirosyan at St. Ghazanchetsots Cathedral of Shoushi city.  

The Diocese youth gave spiritual and folk song concerts at Shoushi, Stepanakert and Martakert military units of Karabakh.

‘Tsaghkazard’ Choir and Senior Priest Petros Malyan were granted letters of thanks by the command.  

The pilgrims also visited Tigranakert city, and afterwards took part in the Holy Mass served at St. Havhannes Mkrtich Cathedral of Gandzasar Monastery.