Armenia: As Armenians prepare to go to polls, Etchmiadzin Cathedral stands as symbol of unity.

SHOTLIST: VAGHARSHAPAT, ARMENIA (JUNE 6, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF EXTERIOR AND ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS OF ETCHMIADZIN CATHEDRAL IN VAGHARSHAPAT, SPIRITUAL CENTER OF ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCHVAGHARSHAPAT, ARMENIA - JUNE 6: The historic Etchmiadzin Cathedral in Vagharshapat city remains a powerful focal point of national identity this weekend as Armenia prepares for highly anticipated parliamentary elections on Sunday. Voters across the nation of approximately three million people will head to the polls to elect a new parliament to serve a five-year term. Throughout the campaign, the Armenian Apostolic Church has continued to act as a highly influential institution, maintaining its historical role as a stabilizing force during major political and historical transitions. As the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the state church, the cathedral complex also holds UNESCO World Heritage status.