President Serzh Sargsyan to travel to Moscow on September 16

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will travel to Moscow on September 16 to attend the consecration of the Cathedral of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the opening ceremony of the Cultural Cathedral Complex in Moscow, the presidential press service reported.

The opening of the Cultural Cathedral Complex in Moscow is scheduled for September 17. 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 bee built with 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, the residence of the diocesan primate, an educational center, a museum-treasury, and an underground parking lot for 200 cars.

The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II is expected to conduct the consecration service.