{"id":12013,"date":"2024-03-06T13:23:50","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T09:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artsakhdiocese.am\/?p=12013"},"modified":"2024-03-06T13:57:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T09:57:15","slug":"vandalizmi-hertakan-drsevorumy-okupatsvats-artsakhum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/subdomains.artsakhdiocese.am\/en\/news\/vandalizmi-hertakan-drsevorumy-okupatsvats-artsakhum\/","title":{"rendered":"Another Act of Vandalism in Occupied Artsakh"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Once again, with deep sorrow, we witness the desecration of one of Artsakh's sanctuaries by Azerbaijanis. In a deplorable act, a masked individual was seen mockingly seated on the throne of the Holy Mother of God Cathedral in Stepanakert.<\/p>\n

Such acts of disrespect are not new or unexpected, as they have never concealed their hatred for our sacred sites, spiritual monuments, and cultural heritage. Whenever given the opportunity, they reveal their inherent nomadic and looting nature.\nWhat pains us the most is our powerlessness in the face of such acts. Beyond expressing outrage verbally, we have no means to respond or prevent such incidents of vandalism. This is an insult to our Church, every Armenian, and our state, which should stand as the guarantor of Armenian dignity.\nWe hope that the relevant authorities will draw appropriate conclusions and take necessary measures to ensure the proper preservation of Artsakh's ancient and modern sanctuaries and cultural heritage. If we do not recognize our true values, no one else will understand or respect us.<\/p>\n

Azerbaijan continues its destructive policy, targeting the monasteries, churches, khachkars, and other structures in occupied Artsakh:<\/strong>:<\/p>\n