Alban-Udi Christian Religious Community is happy to visit the Ganjasar Monastery in Azerbaijan’s Aghdara, says Rafig Danakari, Deputy Chairman of the group.
Speaking to local media, Danakari highlighted the particular significance of the visit, which took place for the first time in many years, Caliber.Az reports.
"We are very happy to be here today. As a result of the liberation of our lands, we can now come to this sacred place freely. For many years, for 100-200 years, we could not come here. Today, we prayed for the souls of our martyrs, commemorated their memory, and lit candles. May God rest the souls of all our martyrs,” he noted.
In his words, today is also significant for them from another perspective; it is the birthday of the Virgin Mary.
“Being at the Ganjasar Monastery on this special day has a special meaning for us. We want to continue regularly visiting Ganjasar Monastery, as well as churches and monasteries located in other regions of Azerbaijan, pray here, and light candles," he added.
Danakari stressed that it is also important to introduce these historical sites to the international community:
"Because these are our history and our cultural and religious heritage. We want the whole world to see that the historical heritage of Caucasian Albania is still being preserved today," he emphasised.
By Bakhtiyar Abbasov
