YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS. The consecration of Armenian church launched in Moscow. The Cathedral will serve as the residence of His Grace Bishop Yezras Nersisyan, Primate of the New Nakhichevan and Russian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, as well as a number of political figures, spiritual leaders, and various guests attend the aforesaid ceremony.

The National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia led by Vladimir Spivakov will participate in the festive concert following the consecration ceremony on September 17.

The construction works launched yet in 2008. The Cathedral of the complex will become the biggest structure of the Armenian Apostolic Church outside Armenia. The Cultural Cathedral Complex of the Russian and New Nakhijevan Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church has been built due to the donations of Russia-based Armenian and Russian sponsors.

The complex of a total area of 25,000 square meters includes the Cathedral for 1,000 worshippers, a chapel, and the residence of the diocesan primate, an educational center, and a museum-treasury.