Event in Prague on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

24 April, 2025

On April 24, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a wreath-laying ceremony took place near the Armenian khachkar (cross-stone) in Prague in memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.

Archbishop of Prague and Primate of the Catholic Church in the Czech Republic, Jan Graubner, offered a prayer in memory of the one and a half million victims of the Armenian Genocide, calling for peace, justice, and remembrance.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in the Czech Republic, members of the Czech Parliament, public and political figures, media representatives, as well as members of the Armenian community.

Liturgical Service was held at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Prague by the Spiritual Pastor of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary Archimandrite Barsegh Pilavchyan.

Ambassador Ashot Hovakimian delivered a commemorative address, reflecting on the significance of the day and expressing gratitude to those in attendance. Ambassador emphasized the importance of early warning and prevention of genocides, stressing that Armenia, while honoring its past, continues to build its future along the path of tolerance, peace, protection of human rights, and prevention of atrocities.

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