Armenian medieval cross-stone unveiled in Vatican with participation of President of Armenia

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 19, ARMENPRESS: President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Vatican on an official visit, visited today the Vatican museums, where an Armenian medieval cross-stone was unveiled with his participation, Department for Mass Media and Public Relations of the Armenian President’s Office told Armenpress.

Cardinal Giuseppe Bertello, Directorof theVatican MuseumsProfessor AntonioPaolucci welcomed the President of Armenia in front of the museum’s building and accompanied Serzh Sargsyan to the cross-stones’ permanent exhibition hall.

Cardinal Bertello and Professor AntonioPaolucci delivered a speech. The history of the cross-stone was presented. The speakers noted that the vivid example of the Armenian culture – the cross-stone, was found out in the 17th century, Vatican, in the neighborhood of St.Peter's Square.

President of Armenia presented the Vatican Museum with a sculpture by Armenian modern sculptor Karen Baghdasaryan.