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Armenia Featured in “The Spear of Christ”

Northern Light Productions
617.789.4344 x203
617.789.4744
kwinikur@nlprod. com

Armenia Featured in “FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Ken Winikur
Northern Light Productions
617.789.4344 x203
617.789.4744
kwinikur@nlprod. com

Armenia Featured in “The Spear of Christ”
Documentary For History Channel Tracks The 2000 Year Journey Of The
Spear That Pierced The Side Of Christ
To Air December 21st, 9:00 pm.
Boston, MA, November 2006
For the first time a US film crew has traveled to Armenia to
investigate the Holy Lance in Etchmiadzin. Producer Ken Winikur and
Boston-based Northern Light Productions have recently completed “The
Spear of Christ,” a one-hour documentary for the History Channel’s,
Decoding the Past series. Filmed in over 4 countries, including
Armenia and Turkey, the program follows the legend of one of
histories most powerful relics on it’s 2000 year journey.
The spear that pierced the side of Christ while he was on the cross
is believed to hold miraculous powers. It has been linked to some of
history’s most powerful rulers and said to have been present at some
of the greatest battles ever waged. Constantine and Charlemagne have
waved the spear. The ruthless Adolf Hitler has coveted it.
Today, four artifacts exist which claim to be this holy spear: one
in Vienna, one in Poland, one in the Vatican, and the mysterious
lance of Armenia. The program examines each in an effort to
determine which, if any, is the authentic Spear of Christ, and what
powers they each may hold.
Tufts Professor, Ina Baghdiantz McCabe, Darakjian Jafarian Chair of
Armenian History at Tufts University provides a historical analysis
of Armenia and the Spear. Unprecedented access to the Holy See of
Etchmiadzin and exclusive footage of the Holy Lance being used in
religious ceremonies will be seen.
For producer Ken Winikur his trip to Armenia is central to the
success of the documentary. “Armenia is a beautiful country with a
rich history,” says Winikur. “The story of it’s Holy Lance is
virtually unknown to an American audience and we are excited to
feature it in our program.” Winikur’s previous film, “Bet Herut, the
end of the beginning,” a one-hour documentary investigating the rise
and fall of a communal farming village in Israel made its world
premier to a packed house at the 2003 Philadelphia Film Festival. It
has since gone on to show around the world, most recently on a three
city tour in Israel.
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The Spear of Christ will debut Thursday, December 21st at 9:00 pm on
the History Channel as part of their Decoding the Past series.
For additional information or a sample copy, Contact: Ken Winikur,
Northern Light Productions, 617.789.4344 x203, kwinikur@nlprod. com

Northern Light Productions has been in business for over 20 years in
the Boston area creating high quality documentaries for broadcast,
national cable and museums throughout the world.# # #

Ina Baghdiantz McCabe
Darakjian Jafarian Chair of Armenian History
Tufts University
History Department
East Hall
Medford, MA 02155
Office phone: 617-627 2702
Office Fax: 617-627 3479 ”
Documentary For History Channel Tracks The 2000 Year Journey Of The
Spear That Pierced The Side Of Christ
To Air December 21st, 9:00 pm.
Boston, MA, November 2006

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