Defying many difficulties and security problems, a large number of the Armenians of Baghdad participated in and Easter celebrations. Attached some pictures of Easter Celebration at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral near Tayaran Sq. in Baghdad.
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Warms my heart to see my people gather and worship despite all the hardships for Iraq and the Armenian minority.
ReplyDeleteThat are the faithful.
Interesting to see Moslem Mullahs in the front row.