May 6-7: Commemorating the Armenian Genocide 100th Anniversary, Armenian Religious Leaders conduct Conference Call and Ecumenical Service

Commemoration events for the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide will continue May 7-9 in Washington, DC as thousands will gather to remember the 1.5 million Armenians who perished and pay tribute to those who risked their own lives to save others. The President of Armenia, prominent religious leaders, policy makers, and members from Armenian […]

Commemoration events for the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide will continue May 7-9 in Washington, DC as thousands will gather to remember the 1.5 million Armenians who perished and pay tribute to those who risked their own lives to save others. The President of Armenia, prominent religious leaders, policy makers, and members from Armenian American diaspora will use the occasion to express unity and gratitude to those who stood by the Armenian people 100 years ago.

On a May 6 12:00pmET conference call, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians and Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, the Primate of the Eastern Diocese, will discuss the need for interfaith cooperation and the importance of uniting together to prevent future acts of genocide. They will say that now more than ever, members of all faiths must come together and call for an end to hate and violence. We must use milestones such as the Genocide centenary as a means to promote unity and peace for all—regardless of color, gender, heritage or faith. The call will feature remarks from the two leaders followed by a facilitated Q&A session. Noubar Afeyan, Chairman of the National Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, will also participate.

On May 7 at 7:00pmET, the religious leaders, other members of the Armenian clergy and representatives of other faiths join an ecumenical service at Washington’s National Cathedral. Last week, members of various faiths came together to observe the centenary of the Armenian Genocide, one of the largest Christian massacres in history, echoing Pope Francis’ recent remarks that elevated the conversation.


Participant dial-in: 1-888-632-3383 Code: ARMENIA

Please RSVP. Additional information can be found online at http://armeniangenocidecentennial.org/.

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