Buenos Aires Armenians Welcome Year 4500

In front of the St. Grigor the Illuminator church of Buenos Aires, the Armenian ambassador and church leaders have organized an official celebration dedicated to the year of 4500 on the old Armenian calendar.

As informed by news sources, besides Armenians, many Argentineans, foreign diplomats, and others will view the celebration on Armenia Street, where the flag of historic Armenian will decorate the proceedings.

During the proceedings, the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Argentina and Chile, Bishop Gisak Muradyan celebrated the blessing of grapes and bread, while the impressive sound of the bugle resonated, welcoming the 4500th new year on the old Armenian calendar. A concert then took place, featuring dance groups “Gayane,” “Masin,” and “Nairi.” At the conclusion of the ceremony, the dome of the St. Grigor the Illluminator church burned brightly.