The blessing ceremony of Mtskheta town will be held on the Holy Annunciation Day. On April 7, the high priests will hold a solemn liturgy in Svetitskhoveli, after which they will march around the town and bless it with holy water. Archdeacon made the regarding statement at Holy Trinity Cathedral today.
“According to his will of Catholicos-Patriarch Melkisedek, dating back to the 11th century, the Annunciation day was established as Mtskheta Holy town celebration day. This celebration was restored. This year the town will be blessed” – he said.