Commemorative events mark Armenian Genocide anniversary across Canada

A commemorative ceremony was held by His Grace Bishop Abgar Hovakimyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Canada, at the “Armenia Immortal” monument in front of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Canada, in memory of the 1.5 million canonized martyrs of the 1915–1923 Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Embassy in Canada reported.

A wreath-laying ceremony also took place.

The events were attended by parish priests of the Armenian Apostolic and Catholic Churches, representatives of the Hunchakian and Ramgavar parties, the Tekeyan Armenian Cultural Association of Montreal, the Bolsahay Cultural Association, as well as other members of the Canadian-Armenian community.

On the same day, a candlelight ceremony was held in front of the “Armenia Immortal” monument. A prayer was led by Rev. Fr. David Margaryan, parish priest of St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church of Ottawa.

Many commemorative events have taken place and are scheduled to take place in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and other cities across Canada.