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FRANCE - LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) - NANTES - HISTORIC CENTER : HOLY CROSS CHURCH. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Museum of the Holy Souls in Purgatory - Rome

The ‘ Museum of the Holy Souls in Purgatory’ housed in a room of the small neo-Gothic church of the Sacred Heart of Suffrage (Chiesa del Sacro Cuore del Suffragio) in Rome, Italy on March 5, 2025 is one of a kind in the world as it pretends to offer undeniable proofs of the existence of Purgatory. - Pictured: - - - Burn marks left by the hands of the deceased P. Panzini, Abbot Olivetano of Mantua on 1 November 1731 on some objects belonging to the venerable mother Isabella Fornari, Abbess of the Poor Clares of the Monastery of San Francisco in Todi (Italy). One, of the left hand is on the tablet used by the Abbess for her work with a sign of the cross deeply engraved in the wood. The report of the fact is given by Fr. Isidoro Gazala of the Most Holy Crucifix, confessor of the venerable mother, to whom he ordered by obedience to cut the pieces of the cassock and the tablet, so that they could be preserved. - The tiny century-old ‘Piccolo Museo Del Purgatorio’ holds a collection of bibles, prayer books, tableto

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The Museum of the Holy Souls in Purgatory - Rome

The ‘ Museum of the Holy Souls in Purgatory’ housed in a room of the small neo-Gothic church of the Sacred Heart of Suffrage (Chiesa del Sacro Cuore del Suffragio) in Rome, Italy on March 5, 2025 is one of a kind in the world as it pretends to offer undeniable proofs of the existence of Purgatory. - Pictured: Burn marks left by the hand of the deceased P. Panzini, Abbot Olivetano of Mantua on 1 November 1731 on some objects belonging to the venerable mother Isabella Fornari, Abbess of the Poor Clares of the Monastery of San Francisco in Todi (Italy). One, of the left hand is on the tablet used by the Abbess for her work with a sign of the cross deeply engraved in the wood. The report of the fact is given by Fr. Isidoro Gazala of the Most Holy Crucifix, confessor of the venerable mother, to whom he ordered by obedience to cut the pieces of the cassock and the tablet, so that they could be preserved. - The tiny century-old ‘Piccolo Museo Del Purgatorio’ holds a collection of bibles, prayer books, tabletops, and

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All Souls Day - Dhaka

Devotees light candles around graves during All Souls Day at Wari Cemetery of Holy Cross Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 2, 2024. Christian devotees gather to honor the memory of their loved ones by lighting candles and offering prayers. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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All Souls Day - Dhaka

Christian devotees gather around graves illuminated by candlelight during All Souls Day at Wari Cemetery of Holy Cross Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 2, 2024. Christian devotees gather to honor the memory of their loved ones by lighting candles and offering prayers. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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All Souls Day - Dhaka

Rows of candles illuminate a grave during All Souls Day at Wari Cemetery of Holy Cross Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 2, 2024. Christian devotees gather to honor the memory of their loved ones by lighting candles and offering prayers. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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All Souls Day - Dhaka

Lit candles and an image of the Virgin Mary are placed on a grave during All Souls Day celebrations at Wari Cemetery of Holy Cross Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 2, 2024. Christian devotees gather to honor the memory of their loved ones by lighting candles and offering prayers. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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All Souls Day - Dhaka

A Christian devotee prays at a graveside during All Souls Day at Wari Cemetery of Holy Cross Church in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 2, 2024. Christian devotees gather to honor the memory of their loved ones by lighting candles and offering prayers. Photo by Mehedi Hasan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Rally Tavush For The Homeland

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Rally Tavush For The Homeland

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Rally Tavush For The Homeland

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM