St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral to open in Moscow

(Armenian-WD) - On September 15, the Primate will depart for Moscow, Russia. Archbishop Derderian will join His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, high-ranking clergymen, representatives of the Diaspora, and government officials for the opening of St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral on September 17.

With construction commencing in 2008, the Cathedral will serve as the residence of His Grace Bishop Ezras Nersisyan, Primate of the New Nakhichevan and Russian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.