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5th October 2008 |
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3.5 million people live in Armenia with the capital, Yerevan 1.5 million. The country is just north of Turkey. 85% of the country follow Christianity. Armenia needs peace and good relations with surrounding nations for survival and economic reconstruction. Centuries of bitter conflict, oppression and massacres have left a legacy of hatred and mistrust of these nations. In 1915 the Turks massacred 1.5 million Armenians because they were Christian and considered a threat. Pray for forgiveness by all and for wise rebuilding of trust with their neighbours. The 1,700 years of Armenia as a Christian nation, the world’s first, was celebrated in 2001. Pray that Armenian Christians might become a source of light and blessing to surrounding nations.
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The Armenian Apostolic Church has long been a cultural refuge in times of persecution but the old liturgy is not in modern language so is less appropriate for ordinary people. The 1988 earthquake helped to bring about a powerful revival with national repentance before the Lord and a resurgence of interest in the Scriptures.
Also pray for Azerbaijan, Georgia
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