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EREVAN, OCTOBER 18, ARMENPRESS: Saint Hovhannes Church, constructed on 1854, was consecrated October 15 in Kotayq village. The press service of Kotayk Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church told Armenpress that the consecration of Saint Hovhannes Church, repaired with the support of philanthropists Harutyunyans, was performed by Primate of Kotayk Diocese, Bishop Arakel Karamyan.
His Holiness conveyed the blessing of Catholicos of All-Armenians Karekin II to Rubik and Vardan Harutyunyans.
October 15 has been announced by the primate of Kotayk Diocese a day of pilgrimage of Surb Hovhannes Church.
Representatives of province and urban authorities, Yerevan Deputy Mayor Taron Margaryan were present at the celebration.