MARATUK, ASTVATSATSIN - Hayrik Mouradian Ensemble Sasunciner-(Sasno-Curer)

From “Ensemble Hayrik Mouradian“ produced by Face Music, Switzerland. Hayrik Mouradian Ensemble directed by Hasmik Harutyunyan and Rudik Haroyan. Music by Shoghaken Ensemble. This song is sung during traditional pilgrimages. It was sung in the Taron region, mainly the area around Sassun and Mush. The place of pilgrimage there is Maratuk mountain and the church of St. Mary (St. Astvatsatsin). High Mountain Maratuk, with cold, icy water on your peaks. Ah, to go and gather that water, so my heart doesn’t extinguish from thirst. I die for your holy army. With sacred and valuable stones, I come from afar. To find my dreams.