Yerevan

The Republic of Armenia

October 18, 2012

John Yavroyan

New York, New York

USA

Dear John,

cc: Armenian Friends and Friends around the World 

Thank you for encouraging me to visit Echmiadzin (Descent of the Only Begotten Son of G-d).  Here in 340, Christianity was adopted by the Armenian nation.  Echmiadzin is known as the ”Vatican of Armenian Apostolic Church.”   

The main cathedral, Mayr Tachar, is an impressive structure.  The dome gleams into the sanctuary.  The bell tower has rich carvings that date from the Seventeen Century.