YEREVAN, AUGUST 24, ARMENPRESS: Saint Astvatsatsin Church located in Western Armenian Sasun district, High Mountain Maratuk, is being destroyed by the Turks. In accordance with the info provided by the local residents eight criminals undertook destroying the church territory by spades. The perpetrators fled the scene after causing serious damages, Istanbul based Agos magazine told Armenpress. Earlier a group of Armenian pilgrims when climbed up the mountain to light a candle and pray during state calendar Vardavar Holiday, already found Armenian spiritual temple in destroyed state. Current year the group of pilgrims comprised of Armenians too: Maratuk national folk song and dance ensemble inclusive. The name of the church located in the highest peak of 2973 meter high mount, in the course of the time was identified with the mount name. In "Sasuntsi Davit "epic the church is called Saint Astvatsatsin. The sacrifice days of the churches titled Saint Astvatsatsin coincide with Saint Mariam Astvatsatsin churches holidays. Yet the sacrifice day of Maratuk located church is celebrated during Vardavar holiday.