MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

A bullet pierced plastic head during the opening of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 18, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

MILIPOL Paris 2025 - Villepinte

A bullet pierced plastic head during the opening of the 24th edition of the global exhibition for internal state security - MILIPOL PARIS 2025, at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord-Villepinte exhibition centre in Villepinte, suburb of Paris on November 18, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

Three Gorges Freight Transport

Three Gorges Freight Transport

YICHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 15, 2025 - Cargo ships are sailing on the Taipingxi River in front of the Three Gorges Dam, bathed in the sunlight that pierced through the dark clouds, Yichang City, Hubei Province, China on August 15, 2025.

China: Golden Sunbeams Break Through Clouds Over Lake Fuxian in Yuxi

This video captures a rare atmospheric scene over Lake Fuxian in Yuxi, Yunnan, as golden beams of sunlight pierced through dense clouds, illuminating the lake’s surface on July 29.

Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 20 : SOUTHWESTERN AMBULATORY. ON THE RIGHT, THE TOMB OF FABIO CHIGI, POPE ALEXANDER VII, DIRECTED BY BERNINI. CONSIDERED ONE OF THE LARGEST TOMBS OF THE BAROQUE PERIOD, IT OCCUPIES A DELICATE POSITION, BEING LOCATED IN A NICHE ABOVE A DOOR IN A SMALL SACRISTY, BUT BERNINI USED THE DOOR IN A SYMBOLIC WAY. POPE ALEXANDER KNEELS ON HIS TOMB, FACING OUTWARD. THE TOMB IS SET ON A LARGE SHROUD DRAPED IN PATTERNED RED MARBLE AND IS SUPPORTED BY FOUR FEMALE STATUES, OF WHICH ONLY THE TWO LOCATED AT THE FRONT ARE FULLY VISIBLE. THEY REPRESENT CHARITY AND TRUTH. THE FOOT OF TRUTH RESTS ON A GLOBE OF THE WORLD, ITS TOE BEING SYMBOLICALLY PIERCED BY THE THORN OF PROTESTANT ENGLAND. THE STATUE OF THE WINGED SKELETON OF DEATH, COMES OU Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, INCLUDES 2 RAMPS SUPERIMPOSED IN A HELIX ONE ABOVE THE OTHER ALLOWING, THANKS TO A HOLLOW CORE PIERCED WITH OPENINGS, TO A PERSON WHO DESCENDS NOT TO MEET THE ONE WHO GOES UP. PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE DUNGEON, A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FOR THE TIME, IT SERVES THE TWO FLOORS, THE TERRACE, AND DISTRIBUTES THE ROOMS IN SYMMETRY. THIS PLAN IS INSPIRED BY THE TUSCAN VILLAS, NAMELY A CROSS VESTIBULE SERVED BY A CENTRAL STAIRCASE. NEARLY TWO HUNDRED CARVED CAPITALS ADORN THE PILASTERS OF THE STAIRCASE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, INCLUDES 2 RAMPS SUPERIMPOSED IN A HELIX ONE ABOVE THE OTHER ALLOWING, THANKS TO A HOLLOW CORE PIERCED WITH OPENINGS (PHOTO), TO A PERSON WHO DESCENDS NOT TO MEET THE ONE WHO GOES UP. PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE DUNGEON, A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FOR THE TIME, IT SERVES THE TWO FLOORS, THE TERRACE, AND DISTRIBUTES THE ROOMS IN SYMMETRY. THIS PLAN IS INSPIRED BY THE TUSCAN VILLAS, NAMELY A CROSS VESTIBULE SERVED BY A CENTRAL STAIRCASE. NEARLY TWO HUNDRED CARVED CAPITALS ADORN THE PILASTERS OF THE STAIRCASE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Museum Complex of Karazin Kharkiv National University

Museum Complex of Karazin Kharkiv National University

A book pierced by a bullet found on the territory of the branch of the Research Institute of Astronomy of Karazin University in Chuhuiv, where the Russian occupiers were stationed in 2022, is displayed during a press tour on the International Museum Day and Science Day, Kharkiv, Ukraine, on May 21, 2025. (Photo by Viacheslav Madiievskyi/Ukrinform)

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

Dome of Saint Peter's basilica and Statue of Saint Longinus holding the spear that pierced the side of Jesus, made by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Vatican. April 18, 2014. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The new installation in Piazza Municipio is causing discussion, in Naples on October 8, 2024. It is 'Tu si 'na cosa grande', a work dedicated to Naples by the sculptor and designer Gaetano Pesce, who passed away six months ago in New York. The installation, 12 meters high - is a reinterpretation of Pulcinella's dress, with two red hearts pierced by an arrow and is part of the Napoli Contemporanea program. The fact that has aroused curiosity, jokes and not always benevolent comments on social media, is the phallic shape of the work, especially when seen from 'back'. Many comments, most of which are allusive and ironic, others more critical.Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The new installation in Piazza Municipio is causing discussion, in Naples on October 8, 2024. It is 'Tu si 'na cosa grande', a work dedicated to Naples by the sculptor and designer Gaetano Pesce, who passed away six months ago in New York. The installation, 12 meters high - is a reinterpretation of Pulcinella's dress, with two red hearts pierced by an arrow and is part of the Napoli Contemporanea program. The fact that has aroused curiosity, jokes and not always benevolent comments on social media, is the phallic shape of the work, especially when seen from 'back'. Many comments, most of which are allusive and ironic, others more critical.Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The new installation in Piazza Municipio is causing discussion, in Naples on October 8, 2024. It is 'Tu si 'na cosa grande', a work dedicated to Naples by the sculptor and designer Gaetano Pesce, who passed away six months ago in New York. The installation, 12 meters high - is a reinterpretation of Pulcinella's dress, with two red hearts pierced by an arrow and is part of the Napoli Contemporanea program. The fact that has aroused curiosity, jokes and not always benevolent comments on social media, is the phallic shape of the work, especially when seen from 'back'. Many comments, most of which are allusive and ironic, others more critical.Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The new installation in Piazza Municipio is causing discussion, in Naples on October 8, 2024. It is 'Tu si 'na cosa grande', a work dedicated to Naples by the sculptor and designer Gaetano Pesce, who passed away six months ago in New York. The installation, 12 meters high - is a reinterpretation of Pulcinella's dress, with two red hearts pierced by an arrow and is part of the Napoli Contemporanea program. The fact that has aroused curiosity, jokes and not always benevolent comments on social media, is the phallic shape of the work, especially when seen from 'back'. Many comments, most of which are allusive and ironic, others more critical.Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The new installation in Piazza Municipio is causing discussion, in Naples on October 8, 2024. It is 'Tu si 'na cosa grande', a work dedicated to Naples by the sculptor and designer Gaetano Pesce, who passed away six months ago in New York. The installation, 12 meters high - is a reinterpretation of Pulcinella's dress, with two red hearts pierced by an arrow and is part of the Napoli Contemporanea program. The fact that has aroused curiosity, jokes and not always benevolent comments on social media, is the phallic shape of the work, especially when seen from 'back'. Many comments, most of which are allusive and ironic, others more critical.Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The New Installation in Piazza Municipio Causing Discussion - Naples

The new installation in Piazza Municipio is causing discussion, in Naples on October 8, 2024. It is 'Tu si 'na cosa grande', a work dedicated to Naples by the sculptor and designer Gaetano Pesce, who passed away six months ago in New York. The installation, 12 meters high - is a reinterpretation of Pulcinella's dress, with two red hearts pierced by an arrow and is part of the Napoli Contemporanea program. The fact that has aroused curiosity, jokes and not always benevolent comments on social media, is the phallic shape of the work, especially when seen from 'back'. Many comments, most of which are allusive and ironic, others more critical.Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Rally Tavush For The Homeland

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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

Armenia Rally Tavush For The Homeland

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

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

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