The cross bearing the relics of Saint Stephen the Proto-Deacon has been moved from the Mother See to Mastara

For the first time, the cross bearing the relics of the Saint Stephen the Proto-Deacon was transferred to the St. Hovhannes Church in Mastara, and a festive liturgy of the vow was served. Saint Stephen the Proto-Deacon is the first martyr to be martyred for Christ. St. Stepanos Church is located next to St. Hovhannes Church, on a high hill. At the end of the liturgy, the pilgrims, led by the priest, ascended to St. Stepanos Church, where the clergyman performed the Andastan, blessing the four corners of the world.