SURB KHACH ‘GENOCIDE SURVIVAL’

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[02:36 pm] 29 March, 2007

"The opening ceremony of Surb Khach in Akhtamar Island on Lake Van is a
usual preaching act by Turkey which aims at proving their long-lasting
animosity change towards Armenians,’ states Vahe Sargsyan, juror of
ARF ‘Nikol Aghbalyan’ student union.’ They should cognize the fact
that most of Armenian relics are either destroyed or at the edge of
annihilation in Turkey. ‘

While the Turkish government was getting ready for the opening ceremony
of the restored church, an exhibition was opened under the title
"Culture Genocide". More than 150 Armenian historical monuments are
exhibited there.

Eliza Durgaryan witnessed a moon on the dome of St. Arakelots church
in Kars while in Western Armenia.

‘When asked what church it was they answered it was of Greek
origin. Kars Historic Museum looked like our Museum of History: all
the exhibits were of Armenian origin,’ Mrs. Durgaryan recollects. In
fact, she believes they are not even going to put a cross on the dome
of St Khachik

The exhibition will travel to Vanadzor, Gyumri and Ijevan.