Shop Alchemy for Armenia
Created in partnership with Cher and Eric Esrailian to preserve the ancient culture and art of Armenia
Unified by heart, heritage and faith, Carolyn Rafaelian, Cher and Eric Esrailian have launched Alchemy for Armenia to elevate the visibility of Armenian culture, while raising funds to support some of the most significant and sacred places in the world.
HAYR MER | "OUR FATHER”
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20% of the profits from the sale of the Hayr Mer POSY Wire bracelet will be donated to the Armenian Apostolic Church for the restoration and preservation of the Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Khor Virap Monastery and Church Complex.
Project Armenia:
Bonded to Benefit
Metal Alchemist is also launching an ongoing initiative to support the Armenian community indefinitely through Alchemy for Armenia called Bonded to Benefit: Project Armenia.
This ongoing initiative features the Mt. Ararat Bonded cuffs and rings. 20% of Metal Alchemist’s profits from this initiative will also go toward the restoration and preservation of Etchmiadzin and Khor Virap, and continued donations will be made thereafter to support the Armenian community.
GLOBAL ICON, MUSICIAN
CHER
"My Armenian roots are a huge part of who I am, and I am thrilled to be a part of such a worthwhile cause."
@CHER
FOUNDER, METAL ALCHEMIST
CAROLYN RAFAELIAN
"There are times in our lives that connect us so deeply to something much bigger than ourselves. This is one of those moments for me."
@CAROLYNRAFAELIAN
PHYSICIAN, FILM PRODUCER, ENTREPRENEUR
ERIC ESRAILIAN
"The Armenian Apostolic Church has been a pillar of our community for centuries. I want to provide support for the foundations of our faith wherever I can."
@ESRAILIAN
Khor Virap
The Khor Virap Monastery and Church Complex, which is constructed near Mount Ararat and is considered to be the birthplace of Christianity in Armenia. As the Patron Saint of Armenia, St. Gregory the "Illuminator” is revered as a universal luminary who formally established the Armenian Apostolic Church. He was cruelly imprisoned within an underground pit at Khor Virap , but he persevered because of his faith, and spread Christianity throughout Armenia.
Etchmiadzin Cathedral
Considered to be the oldest church in the world, Etchmiadzin was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 and remains one of the most visited sites in Armenia. The cathedral is now at a critical point and is in need of restoration and preservation.