On August 4, 2015, the Diocesan Primate H.E. Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian participated in an ecumenical service commemorating the
Centennial of the Assyrian Genocide. His Eminence was accompanied by five
Diocesan clergy including the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Archpriest
Fr. Hovsep Hagopian, Archpriest Fr. Shnork Demirjian, the Rev. Fr. Avedis
Abovian and the Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan. Organized by the Assyrian Genocide
Centennial Committee of Los Angeles, the service was held at St. Mary's Assyrian
Church of the East and was presided by His Grace Mar Aprim Khamis, Bishop of
the Western Diocese of the Assyrian Church of the East.
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Published on Aug 05, 2015 by Communications Department
Assyrian Community Commemorates Centennial of the
Assyrian Genocide
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On August 4, 2015, the Diocesan Primate H.E. Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian participated in an ecumenical service commemorating the
Centennial of the Assyrian Genocide. His Eminence was accompanied by five
Diocesan clergy including the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Archpriest
Fr. Hovsep Hagopian, Archpriest Fr. Shnork Demirjian, the Rev. Fr. Avedis
Abovian and the Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan. Organized by the Assyrian Genocide
Centennial Committee of Los Angeles, the service was held at St. Mary's Assyrian
Church of the East and was presided by His Grace Mar Aprim Khamis, Bishop of
the Western Diocese of the Assyrian Church of the East.
In his address to the congregation, the Primate said in
part Assyrians, Armenians and Greeks all share a similar pain. We all need to
honor the memory of our victims who for the sake of their ancestral Christian
Faith and holy traditions have sacrificed their lives with the vision that
their God-given lives have been similar to the life of the Son of God.
Tonight’s prayer service is the reflection of our respect and compassion for
the innocent lives of our ancestors, who were fallen for the sake of their
Christian Faith. Very few survivors of the dark genocide remain and they pass
on each day. However, their unconquerable spirit will live forever. We will
continue to honor their memory, thus not only as a form of respect for their
martyrdom but also as a clear message to all nations that the gift of life
granted to us by God cannot be taken away forcibly or brutally."
Click here to read the Primate's message in its entirety.
Los Angeles City Councilman the Honorable Paul Krekorian
was among the civic leaders in attendance. Councilman Krekorian delivered the
keynote address wherein he stated the importance of the recognition of Genocide
as means of preventing future crimes against humanity.
The moving Armenian liturgical hymn "Der
Voghormia" (Lord Have Mercy) was sung by Anahit Nersisyan during the
service.
The Very Rev. Fr. John Bakas, Dean of St. Sophia Greek
Orthodox Cathedral performed a Greek liturgical hymn.
Every first week of August during Assyrian Memorial Day,
Assyrians around the world honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that
future generations may live. The year 2015 in particular marks a milestone in
the fight for recognition of one of the worst genocides of the 20th century. It
is both a historic and symbolic year for Assyrians, Armenians and Greeks as our
people commemorate the 100th anniversary of the loss of millions by Ottoman
Turkey.
This milestone year is a tribute to the astonishing
effort and will of Assyrians living in Los Angeles, the United States and
around the world, who as a result of their unshakable faith, resilience and
valiant vision, rebuilt a nation and people that were nearly annihilated.
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