Ghazanchetsots Cathedral “Double Tapping“ #AzeriWarCrimes #PreserveArtsakh

The Ghazanchetsots Cathedral in Shushi, Artsakh, also known as Holy Savior Cathedral, was severely damaged after two air raids conducted by the Azerbaijani military on October 8. Videos from the destruction reveal extensive external and internal ruin, including broken pews, scattered rubble and a partially collapsed ceiling. Ghazanchetsots is a site of immense spiritual significance for the people of Artsakh, not only due to its consecration, but also due to its role throughout the history of the country’s struggles for self-determination. The 19th-century cathedral was desecrated and severely damaged in 1920 during the Shushi massacres. Between 1989-1992 during the Artsakh Liberation War, the church was used as an armory for the Azerbaijani military in Shushi, while the city was employed as a stronghold for firing upon Stepanakert. In 1992, following the liberation of Shushi, Armenian forces recaptured and restored the damaged cathedral. In addition to damaged infrastructure of the cathedral, three journal