Sacred Flame Arrives at Armenian Church in Atlanta

February 19, 2001

Source: The Atlanta Journal and Constitution

On February 19, 2001, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution reported that the symbolic "Light of St. Gregory" was brought to members of the Armenian Church of Atlanta in a celebration of the 1,700th anniversary of the Christianization of Armenia. The flame used in the celebration originated in Armenia and has been distributed to Armenians all over the world. About 1,100 Armenians live in metro Atlanta.