MosJan Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 ECHMIATSIN-SHUSHI MARATHON SYMBOLIZES OUR UNITY A marathon called "The victorious march continues" started today at St. Echmiatsin. The marathon, organized by the ARF Supreme Body of Armenia, is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi. The marathon will continue until May 9. Five hundred young ARF members will pass to each other the torch lit today in Echmiatsin. On May 9, Artsakh archbishop Pargev will light Shushi's St Kazanchetsots church candles from the torch. "The liberation of Shushi has a great significance, and this beautiful event symbolizes the unification of our two parts and the idea of unifying our lands," ARF Supreme Body of Armenia representative Armen Rustamian said. "This victory was an outbreak in our liberation war." General Artur Aghabekian, addressing the youth, said, "You are replacing those who died for the liberation of our villages and ended in the liberation of Shushi on May 9." Today, the young participants of the marathon reached Yerablur, laid flowers on the grave of Vigen Zakarian, passed the torch to the youth of Masis, who will carry on the marathon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosJan Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 TRIUMPHIC MARCH GOES ON’ * article's photo more images Today, a race dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Shushi emancipation has commenced from Echmiadzin. The race, titled “Triumph March Goes On”, is organized by Young Union of Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF). A holy liturgy was served in Echmiadzin and thereafter the youngsters were handed the torch. They are to take the torch to “Yerablur” to honor the perished, and later they are to get to Masis. Tomorrow the race will head off Artashat, Ararat and Vedi where Vayots Dzor marz youngsters will be handed the torch to continue the action. The race will be over on May 9, in the church of “Surb Ghanzanchetsots”, Shushi. Before the holy liturgy service, His Holiness Pargev Martirosyan, leader of Artsakh Diocese will be handed the torch to light the candles in the church. “This initiative symbolizes the unification of our two fatherlands: Armenia and Artsakh. It reinforces our relations and strengthens the values that are too necessary and essential nowadays.” Tatul Harutyunyan, member to ARF Supreme Body commented on the initiative. To mention, an exhibition dedicated to Shushi victory is envisaged on May 9, in the Conservatory adjacent park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 That is such a sweet music to my ears (our ears)!!! I am sure most of us would've loved to be there and see those youngsters in our fatherland carrying the Torch of our dreams. Shad aghvor paner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hosank Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 es ke hussam hon ellale.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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