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Relics of Holy Echmiadzin to Be Exhibited at Pushkin Museum April 1-20

23.03.2006 21:34 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The State Fine Arts Museum after Pushkin, Armenian
Embassy in Russia, Holy Echmiadzin present an exhibition of Relics of
Holy Echmiadzin April 1-20, reports Muzeum.ru portal. The exhibition
is organized within the versatile cultural program of celebration of
the Year of Armenia in Russia.

Reliquiae have an important place in the exposition. Christian Church
sanctuary – parts of the Genunie Cross, fragments of Noah’s Ark, Holy
Lance, sacred relics.

The State Fine Arts Museum after Pushkin is linked with Armenia’s
culture and art. In early 50s past century an archaeological
expedition was organized at the site of ancient settlement of Erebuni
town of Urartu (VIII century B.C.). Palace and temple complexes were
found and 23 cuneiform scripts. Some of the finds are conveyed and
exhibited at the State Fine Arts Museum.