In ancient times, frescoes and mosaic were a symbol of wealth and power. Only the very rich could afford them. They were exclusively found in royal palaces, nobility houses, temples and a limited number of recreational centers. In many instances, frescoes and mosaic made a statement. A public statement. They did send a message to the natives and foreign countries. A message of culture, education, art and most certainly a message of prosperity, wealth, economic prosperity and military might. Now, in the early times of Christian Armenia, those religious frescoes will serve another purpose. In fact, one single purpose: The Christian faith. Ironically enough, Armenia as the first Christian kingdom to denounce and forbid imageries, pictures and statues in churches and monasteries, later became the world’s largest custodian and depository of religious relics, imageries, illustrated manuscripts, icons, religious paintings,  crosses carved stones, religious statues and Christian decorative and ornamental memorabilia. In fact, the once upon a time forbidden tabooed pagan tradition of sculpting deities in stone and marble became Armenia’s favourite tool, medium and symbol of its religious fervor. The Katchkars are Armenian cross carved stones. But, those stones symbolize the eternal life in Jesus Christ. They represent the strong Armenian Christian Faith and remarkable Armenian religious fervor. The katchkars are Armenia!