Artsakh President Bako Sahakyan takes part Friday in the consecration of the foundation of the church in Dilijan.

The religious rite is performed by the Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II.

The governor of Tavush region Hayk Chobanyan, co-founders of the Aurora humanitarian initiative Ruben Vardanyan and Noubar Afeyan also take part in the ceremony.