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MONTREAL, Armenian Genocide Commemoration Service will be held in St Joseph Oratory

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On April 23, 2005, representatives of the city's various religious and ethnic communities will join the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada in a massive interfaith service to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, perpetrated by the Turkish Ottoman Empire during the First World War.

The premeditated slaughter and mass deportations, which killed about 1.5 million Armenians and forced survivors into a continuing exile, started on April 24, 1915.

The Martyr's Commemoration Ecumenical Service will be held at Montreal's St. Joseph Oratory at 7:30 p.m. The Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal His Eminence Jean Claude Cardinal Turcotte will be the keynote speaker. In addition to the multi-faith prayers, the commemoration service will feature performances of ancient Armenian ecclesiastical music of world famous Armenian Church hymns sung by the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral Choir. This group consisting of 60 members will perform under the direction of Varujan Margaryan and will be accompanied by organist Arto Muhendissian.

Despite advanced age and frailty, some of the remaining Genocide survivors and their immediate family are also expected to participate in this historic commemoration. Also, federal, provincial and municipal politicians, as well as representatives of foreign governments posted in Canada, have been invited to attend the service. In addition to the multi-faith prayers, the commemoration service will feature performances of ancient Armenian ecclesiastical music.

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OTTAWA 90th Anniversary, Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide

April 2005 marks the 90th anniversary of the first genocide of the twentieth century, the Armenian Genocide of 1915. As in the case of the atrocity of genocide, committed against the Armenian people, other crimes against humanity and civilization have occurred “again and again.” To mark this important date in history, the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada, will hold an Ecumenical (all Christian churches) and Interfaith (all faiths) Service, on Friday April 15, 2005, in Ottawa, Canada.

This Commemoration will be held at Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa. The Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa His Eminence Marcel Gervais will be the keynote speaker. Church and Interfaith leaders are invited to participate in this ceremony. The services will be dedicated to the remembrance of victims of all genocides. The commemoration is open to the public.

In addition to the multi-faith prayers, the commemoration service will feature performances of ancient Armenian ecclesiastical music of world famous Armenian Church hymns sung by a choir consisting of 60 members from the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral Choir. Despite advanced age and frailty, some of the remaining Genocide survivors and their immediate family indicated their desire to participate and will be present if their health permits at this historic commemoration.

Federal, provincial and municipal politicians, as well as representatives of foreign governments posted in Canada, have been invited to attend the service.

Honorable Ed Broadbent, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Center will be the Master of Ceremony for the service. In Mr. Broadbent’s words, “The massacre of Armenians in 1915 was a clear undisputed act of genocide. While it is hard to imagine anything worse than war, genocide is, because people are selected for systematic murder not for what they have done or for the territory they occupy – but simply for who they are.”

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90th Anniversary, Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide in Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica

Ottawa - April 2005 marks the 90th anniversary of the first genocide of the twentieth century, the Armenian Genocide of 1915. As in the case of the atrocity of genocide, committed against the Armenian people, other crimes against humanity and civilization have occurred "again and again." To mark this important date in history, the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada, will hold an Ecumenical (all Christian churches) and Interfaith (all faiths) Service, on Friday April 15, 2005, in Ottawa, Canada.

This Commemoration will be held at Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa. The Archbishop of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa His Eminence Marcel Gervais will be the keynote speaker. Church and Interfaith leaders are invited to participate in this ceremony. The services will be dedicated to the remembrance of victims of all genocides. The commemoration is open to the public.

In addition to the multi-faith prayers, the commemoration service will feature performances of ancient Armenian ecclesiastical music of world famous Armenian Church hymns sung by a choir consisting of 60 members from the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Cathedral Choir. Despite advanced age and frailty, some of the remaining Genocide survivors and their immediate family indicated their desire to participate and will be present if their health permits at this historic commemoration.

Federal, provincial and municipal politicians, as well as representatives of foreign governments posted in Canada, have been invited to attend the service.

Ed Broadbent, Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre will be the Master of Ceremony for the service. In his own words, he has said "The massacre of Armenians in 1915 was a clear undisputed act of genocide. While it is hard to imagine anything worse than war, genocide is because people are selected for systematic murder not for what they have done or for the territory they occupy - but simply for who they are,".

The ecumenical service in Ottawa is part of a Canada-wide commemoration campaign organized by the Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church in association with religious figures of many denominations and faiths. Similar interfaith services will be held in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

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Preparations to Commemorate the 90the Anniversary of Genocide in Toronto

On Tuesday, February 17, 2005 Armenian Churches of Toronto held a meeting in the Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 920 Progress Avenue in order to organize the commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Around fifty members of Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, St Mary Armenian Apostolic Church, St Gregory Armenian Catholic Church and the Armenian Evangelical Church attended the meeting in “Makaros Artinian” hall at 8:00pm.

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The meeting started with the word of gratitude by Mr. Hagop Djambazian towards the Holy Trinity Armenian Church and especially the Rev. Arch Fr. Zareh Zargarian for their hospitality. Afterward he invited Rev. Sarmazian to say the opening prayer.

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Following the opening prayer, Rev. Arch Fr. Zareh Zargarian welcomed everyone and thanked for their presence. Der Zareh presented the plans of this years’ commemoration day. Mr. Hagop Djambazian invited the Very Rev. Meghrig Barigian to have a speech and encourage the attendees. This meeting was to bring together the thoughts and to talk about them. Having agreed about the general scheme, the participants discussed in detail the program of the commemoration day.

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At the end, Rev. Arch. Fr. Zareh Zargarian said the closing prayer and invited partakers to enjoy the coffee, refreshments and to have the group picture.

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90th Anniversary Commemoration in Notre Dame Cathedral of Ottawa

The Parish Council of Saint Mesrob Church of Ottawa, met with Bishop Galstanian on Saturday February 12, to coordinate preparations for the upcoming commemoration of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

The Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, in association with religious figures of many denominations and faiths, will commemorate this important anniversary by organizing ecumenical commemoration service in Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa.

In Ottawa, the ecumenical service will be held in Notre Dame Roman Catholic Cathedral. Ottawa area church leaders interfaith representatives have been invited to participate in the ceremony with a prayer reading, which will also be included in the commemoration booklet. The head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa His Eminence Abp. Marcel Gervais, will deliver his message ion this occasion. The diplomatic corp. and official guests have also been invited.

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HISTORIC MEETING ON PARLIAMENT HILL WITH THE PRIME MINISTER OF CANADA, THE RIGHT HONORABLE PAUL MARTIN

Wednesday, April 20th, 2005 will forever be marked as a most significant and memorable day in the lives of all Canadian Armenians.

A year ago to the day, the resolution to recognize the Armenian Genocide was passed in the House of Commons of Canada. At the same time on April 24th 2004, the Honorable Jim Karygiannis P.C. M.P. present at the commemoration ceremony of the 89th anniversary of the Genocide, organized by the Armenian World Alliance, presented to His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, Primate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, at which time promised that our community will soon have this most important document presented to us in Armenian.

The Central Board of the Armenian World Alliance undertook the onerous task of having this most important document translated, reflecting the precise and accurate rendition of the fundamental statutes outlined in the Charter. This immense responsibility was graciously undertaken by one of the foremost scholars of our country, Prof. Nurhan Ouzounian from Montreal.

In Parliament Hill the Primate and his entourage were greeted by Jim Karygianis, also present was Raymoinde Folco, M.P. Laval-les-Iles, Chair of the Quebec Liberal Caucus & a good friend of Armenians in Laval.

Afterwards, the Primate, Mr. Karygiannis, Mme. Folco and the community members were ushered to the Prime Minister’s office, where they were granted an audience by Right Honorable Paul Martin. The PM showed keen interest in all aspects of the Armenian Community life, be it religious, cultural, business and educational. A very cordial conversation took place between him and our Primate. An informative half hour was spent with questions from all present. The Prime Minister signed the first copy of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and presented it to His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian. Another autographed Charter was given to Jim Karygiannis, who will present it to His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, upon his arrival in Armenia on April 23rd, 2005.

In his turn, Bishop Galstanian thanked the Prime Minister for taking time out in his busy schedule to see the delegation, and presented Mr. Martin with an exquisite crystal etched KHATCHKAR, carrying two small vials, containing earth & Holy water from Armenia on either side of the KHATCHKAR, which can also be illuminated through its bronze base. A commemorative silver medal of the 1700th anniversary of the proclamation of Christianity as the official state Religion in Armenia, was presented to Jima Karygiannis and Raymonde Folco.

A very special letter of commendation and thanks from the Vehapar, Catholicos Karekin II was also presented to the Prime Minister. We, as Canadian Armenians, are extremely proud that Canada as one of the first countries, bestowed upon us, through the Primate, the translation of the most important document outlining the laws of the Government of Canada. This audience by the Prime Minister and the gift of the translation of the Charter was special emotional and moving as it also comes on the eve of the 90th anniversary of the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide and the 1600th anniversary of the invention of the Armenian Alphabet.

Accompanying the Primate were V. Rev. Father Ararat Kaltakjian-Vicar of the Diocese, Rev. Archpriest Zareh Zargarian-Pastor of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Toronto, Hratch Boyadjian-Diocesan Delegate, Central Board of Directors, AWA & Vice Chair ADL Eastern District & Canada, Armen Kurkjian-Central Board of Directors of AWA, Mike Kharabian-ARCA member & Treasures Central Board of ADL, Arto Basmadjian-Secretary of the Diocesan Council, Lilian Sevadjian-member of the Diocesan Council and of Parish Council Saint Vartan Armenian Church of Mississauga, Prof. Nourhan Ouzounian-translator of the Charter, Sossy Boyadjian-Chairperson Primate’s Appeal of Ontario, Sevag Sagherian-member of the Parish Council of Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Toronto.

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CANADA’S CAPITAL COMMEMORATES THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

OTTAWA- April 2005 marks the 90th anniversary of the first genocide of the 20th century, the Armenian Genocide of 1915. To mark this important date and honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide and the victims of genocides that have tragically continued since 1915, the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada held an important Ecumenical and Interfaith prayer and commemoration service at Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa on Friday night April 15, 2005. This commemoration was notable and received broad coverage from the media, including CTV Night News, in depth articles in, The Ottawa Citizen, interviews on local radio stations and many Ottawa area community newspapers, including the Ottawa Metro.

Honorable Ed Broadbent, former leader of the New Democratic Party, first president of the International Human Rights Centre, and current MP for Ottawa Centre, delivered a powerful speech as the ceremony’s guest speaker. Mr. Broadbent conveyed to the congregation that “The massacre of Armenians in 1915 was a clear undisputed act of genocide. While it is hard to imagine anything worse than war, genocide is, because people are selected for systematic murder not for what they have done or for the territory they occupy – but simply for who they are”.

Spiritual leaders from 28 different Church denominations and Interfaith groups offered their prayers for the victims of genocide and all violence. Salutations were also offered by Ven. Dr. Thero Sirisumana Walasmullage of the Buddhist community of Ottawa, and by Mr. Pon AdcharaMoorthy of the Hindu Community of Ottawa.

Rabbi Reuven Bulka of the Jewish community of Ottawa provided the salutation of his community, remarking “As you contemplate the great evil that was heaped upon your community, you cannot even be offered the comfort that the world has learned a lesson, and this was the last genocide. Far from it. The holocaust unfolded not too long after the Armenian genocide. And most recently, we know all too well what happened in Rwanda, and what is happening in Darfur, even as we speak….We need to say a loud, thunderous NO to the slightest bigotry, the smallest hate, the most minute racism.”

Dr. Imam Gamal Suleiman of the Muslim community of Ottawa provided his prayer that “We should strive to learn the truth about the past and learn from it, not to create or perpetuate hatreds or build walls between us but to learn from history, seek forgiveness, cleanse our hearts, and love other creations of God as our larger family.”

The Primate of the Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church, His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian, led the commemoration service. The Bishop emphasized that “we are here to join our hands with the people of good will and raise up our voice against those who perpetrated the Holocaust, the massacres and ethnic cleansings in Africa, Poland, the Ukraine, Paraguay, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Rwanda, East Timor, among other countries, and to say: NEVER AGAIN.”

Bishop Galstanian also proudly stated “we are here not to mourn but rather to celebrate the martyrdom of a people who has finally liberated itself from the shackles of a victim and emerged from the ashes as a victorious nation.”

The service exuded a sense of triumph, and an overwhelming feeling of hope for the future. One of the few remaining Armenian genocide survivors, Mrs. Hrachoui Brown, provided a touching and poetic connection to the tragic past. Mrs. Brown expressed her heartfelt thanks to Canada for accepting refugees and immigrants and providing them with a safe and free environment in which to grow and flourish.

Mrs. Brown lit the candles of four young members of the new generation of Armenians, Chatigne Tachdjian (age 6), Raffi Avedissian (age 7), Rita Dukmajian (age 10), and Arees Aharonian (age 13). This flame of remembrance was then passed from these young torchbearers to each person throughout the church, as the lights in the Church were brought down to create, a beautiful visual portrait and deep spiritual sense of peace.

The keynote speaker of the evening was the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Ottawa, His Eminence Marcel Gervais. Archbishop Gervais echoed the theme of memory and forgiveness, stating that “…memory can feed vengeance and hatred and it can also support the resolution that such crimes should never happen again, “never again” to anyone, anywhere.” The Archbishop also quoted the words of the late Pope John Paul II, who wrote in his message on World Day of Peace 2002, ‘Peace is essential for development, but true peace is made possible only through forgiveness….No peace without justice, no justice without forgiveness.”

The combination of the presence of the participating spiritual leaders, the thoughtful messages of the speakers, the candle-lighting ceremony, and the beautiful ancient Armenian hymns, sung by the choir of St. Gregory the Illuminator from Montreal left the capacity audience in the large thousand people Notre Dame Cathedral, contemplating the history of genocide and a renewed hope for the future. The Diocese was honoured to have among the invitees, representatives from some 30 embassies and corresponding number of ethnic community leaders. Bishop Galstanian acknowledged their participation. Notable among these was H.E. Ara Papian, Ambassador of Armenia to Canada and his family.

The ecumenical service in Ottawa is part of a Canada-wide commemoration campaign organized by the Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church in association with religious figures of many denominations and faiths. Similar interfaith services will be held in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Annex

Representatives of many religious denominations offered their prayers for the victims of genocide, including Rev. Dr. John Gibaut and Rev. Fr. Graig Bowers of the Anglican Diocese, Rev. Fr. Francois Beyrouti and Exarch Habib Kowaiter of the Melkite Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. John Scratch of the Orthodox Church in America, Archdiocese of Canada, Rev. Fr. Jacques Faucher and Rev. Fr. Jacques Kabangu of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Cedric Pettigrew of The Presbytery of Ottawa, Fr. Alex Michalopoulos of the Greek Orthodox Church, The Rev. Dr. James Taylor Christie and Rev. Dr. Grant Dillenbeck of the United Church, Rev. Dr. Barton Beglo of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mgr. Andre Drouin of the Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Shenoudu Doss Boutros of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and Rev. Fr. Roger Steinke of the Anglican Church.

Many embassies accepted the invitation to attend the ceremony, including: Armenia, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Gabon, Greece, Holy See (Vatican), Ivory Coast, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Macedonia, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Slovenia, South Africa, Syria and Uruguay.

Present at the crowded service were members of the Ottawa Armenian community, MP Marlene Catterall (Ottawa West - Nepean), the Ambassador of Armenia, Ara Papian, representatives of other foreign governments from Ottawa’s diplomatic community, members of the inter-faith community of Ottawa, and other Canadian government officials.

Many countries around the world have had governments, parliaments, and other legislative bodies recognize the Armenian genocide – Cyprus, Russia, Greece, Belgium, Sweden, Lebanon, Vatican City, Italy, France, Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, European parliament, Switzerland, Uruguay, Argentina, Canada, Slovak Parliament, and Holland.

The Armenian community remains grateful to the Members of Parliament of Canada who followed their conscience, and voted in favour of recognizing the events of 1915 as genocide.

16 Apr 2005 by Press Office

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PILGRIMAGES

to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Motherland Armenia through the year of 2005.

To commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and celebrate the 1600th Anniversary of the invention of the Armenian Alphabet; the Diocese of the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church of Canada, under the auspices of the Primate His Eminence Bishop Bagrat Galstanian is organizing Pilgrimages to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Motherland Armenia through the year of 2005.

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Завтра едим в Оттаву к турецкому посольству.

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Vazgen, du demq es! Harganqners:

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Jdems

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Я и мой друг Аргам одни из первыx перед посольством

Погода была ужастана.. С утра ми селафер вор анумер... все промокли до костей

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Там уже была группа молодых из Торонто, которые должны были собрать имитацыю памятника c Цицернакобертa

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Тхерк, те окнелу бан ка имац твек...

Argam: Давайте лучше ...

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Аргам: Ари кез нкарем

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Был ужастый ветер... эти штучки посотянно падали от силльного ветра. Походу ребята до нашего прихода уже 40 минут не могли ченебудь придумать.

И вдруг , ко мне пришла идея надрезать посередине опорочных палочeк, и натянуть их верьевкой.

Приступаем!

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Внезапно к нам подехали мусара.. типа аменинч лава? Бавонц!

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Наконецо закончили с памятником, как появился первый автобус из Торонто. А за ним еще 3.

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Massan helav dus

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Молодеж

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Один за другим подезжают автобусы с разных городов ...

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