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16.11.2011 Odzun is waiting for a revival (video)

Although today a regular liturgy is served, weddings and funerals are held, children are baptized in the St Mary church of Odzun, the monastery that has been standing strong for a millennium and a half is endangered to collapse.
Because of the merciless time and barbaric treatment, the roof, ribs and base of the church are seriously damaged.
On October 18, “Hovhannes Imastaser His Holiness Odzneci” Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Culture for restoring this place of worship. The Foundation is now waiting for the selection of a construction company to start the renovation of the church. It has committed to finance the reconstruction which will take about 3 years.
Today the Church of Odzun, which was turned into a grain warehouse in the Soviet years, lives with the hope of revival.
The press service of the Foundation has prepared a video on the history of the church and its future, which we present to your attention.

 
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