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	The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots - World Heritage Site - Pictures, ...
		Echmiatsin is the center of the Armenian Church.
		Zvartnots dates from the 7th century, and was built to surpress the Echmiatsin Cathedral in grandeur.
		Echmiatsin is the “Rome” or “Canterbury” of the Armenian Church being the home of the Katholikos of All Armenians and his cathedral.
	www.worldheritagesite.org /sites/echmiatsinzvartnots.html (478 words)

	Armenia
		Religious observance was discouraged strongly in the Soviet era, leading to a sharp decline in the number of active churches and priests, the closure of virtually all monasteries, and the nearly complete absence of religious education.
		The head of the Church, Catholicos Karekin II (alternate spelling Garegin) was elected in October 1999 at Echmiatsin with the participation of Armenian delegates from around the world.
		In 2000 and 2001, embassy officials met with the Military Prosecutor to discuss, among other topics, hazing of minority conscripts and the status of Jehovah's Witnesses, and in 2000, met with the State Council on Religions to urge that progress be made towards registering Jehovah's Witnesses.
	www.state.gov /g/drl/rls/irf/2001/index.cfm?docid=5539 (2763 words)

	Reconstruction of a Historical Monument in Etchmiatsin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Echmiatsin, more than any other city in Armenia, has the potential of developing national culture and cultural wealth – by the promotion of trades and traditions which will further the development of local and international tourism.
		The basis for this is the two-thousand-year history of the city, its archeological and architectural monuments, works of art and of course the spiritual focus of all Armenians – The Holy See of St. Echmiatsin.
		The project will promote the renovation of the historical centre of Echmiatsin and the establishment of a network of locally based small businesses.
	www.armeniaforeignministry.com /unesco/7.htm (184 words)

	Mesrob Eng
		Echmiatsin Catholicosate sent 12 delegates, Cilicia Catholicosate sent 8 delegates and the Patriarchies of Jerusalem and Constantinople sent 2 delegates each.
		In the body 6 members are from Echmiatsin Catholicosate 3 from Cilicia Catholicosate and one each from the Jerusalem and Constantinople Patriarchies.
		In Echmiatsin, the 1700th anniversary body has a central office with all the modern amenities.
	www.arf.am /gaydzer/mesrob_eng.htm (1364 words)

	Archived conservation news articles on Echmiatsin
		National Defense Minister Gediminas Kirkilas to pay a visit to...
		Later in the day the Minister is also scheduled to pay a visit to Echmiatsin to meet the Catholics of All Armenians, His Holiness Garegin II.
		So very often, I prefer to speak Russian rather than Armenian," said Yulia Khachatryan, who now lives in Echmiatsin.
	conservation.mongabay.com /news/Echmiatsin.htm (179 words)

	Sightseeng
		The Mother See of Holy Echmiatsin is the pre-eminent center of authority in the worldwide Armenian Apostolic Church.
		Echmiatsin located near the capital of Yerevan in the Republic of Armenia, it is composed of
		Echmiatsin means The coming of the only begotten because it was built were people said Jesus Himself descended from heaven to show where He wanted a church built.
	www.ecml.at /html/armenian/html/sightseeing.html (758 words)

	World Heritage sites (1 - 15) - Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
		The complex of medieval buildings is set into a landscape of great natural beauty, surrounded by towering cliffs at the entrance to the Azat Valley
		The cathedral and churches of Echmiatsin and the archaeological remains at Zvartnots graphically illustrate the evolution and development of the Armenian central-domed cross-hall type of church, which exerted a profound influence on architectural and artistic development in the region.
		The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia.
	www.galenfrysinger.com /world_heritage_sites.htm (1131 words)

	Armenia in images - Travel-Images.com - 4 - Vagarshapat, Zvartnots, Echmiatsin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Zvartnots: ruins of the cathedral built by Nerses III
		Echmiatsin: Cathedral of St. Echmiatsin - seat of the Catholicos
		Echmiatsin: Cathedral of St. Echmiatsin - the dome
	geo.ya.com /travelimages/armenia4.html (91 words)

	ArmeniaNow.com - Independent Journalism From Today`s Armenia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Hilliard Ensemble will perform in Armenia on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2, in honor of the 1700th anniversary of the Holy See of the Armenian Church, the Cathedral of Echmiatsin.
		The ensemble (David James, Rogers Covey-Crump, Steven Harrold, Gordon Jones) is considered one of the world's finest vocal chamber groups in the fields of both ancient and modern music.
		On November 1, the ensemble will sing at the Small Hall of the Yerevan Philharmonic, and their performance at St. Echmiatsin Cathedral on November 2 will be broadcast live on Public TV.
	armenianow.com /archive/2004/2003/october31/artsdigest (883 words)

	Armenia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Mother Cathedral of Echmiatsin and St Gayaneh Church
		Go to the Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots on the UNESCO site.
		The author just took the liberty to compile them in a convenient form for the wonderful NASA World Wind program.
	www.twobeds.com /nasa/herrminator/html/Armenia.html (348 words)

	Armenian Diaspora - Parents fret over treatment of their children at school in India
		Deacon Tigran Baghumyan is the cleric responsible for coordinating the
		Calcutta project at the Holy See of Echmiatsin.
		The families were informed in writing that Echmiatsin is ready
	www.armeniandiaspora.com /archive/6983.html (1411 words)

	Foreign Affairs Minister's Online Interview given to Caucasus Journalists Network
		It must be said that it is often they, the visitors themselves, who express the wish to visit Echmiatsin and meet with the Catholicos.
		Although there is a separation of church and state, I think that these visits to Echmiatsin and the meetings with the Catholicos provide a fuller understanding of Armenia and Armenians.
		Question /Utiashvili-Georgia/ - Cooperation between Armenia and NATO has deepened of late.
	www.armeniaforeignministry.com /PR/PR277.html (1379 words)

	Hotel Areg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Visit to Echmiatsin, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane monasteries, Ruins of Zvartnots \n Temple - 60 km (4-5) hours
		Standard tour for 6 day, 5 night - 277 $
		Visit to Echmiatsin, St. Hripsime and St. Gayane monasteries, Ruins of Zvartnots Temple - 60 km (4-5) hours
	www.areg.am /tourprices.htm (514 words)

	The Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Criterion (ii): The developments in ecclesiastical architecture represented in an outstanding manner by the churches at Echmiatsin and the archaeological site of Zvartnots had a profound influence on church design over a wide region.
		Criterion (iii): The churches at Echmiatsin and the archaeological site of Zvartnots vividly depict both the spirituality and the innovatory artistic achievement of the Armenian Church from its foundation.
		Report of the 24th Session of the Committee
	whc.unesco.org /sites/1011.htm (142 words)

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