Khachkar in memory of Armenian Genocide victims inaugurated in Rome

PanARMENIAN.Net - A khachkar inaugurated in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide victims was consecrated in Rome October 10. By invitation of the Armenian community of Italy, the head of the German Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Archbishop Garegin Bekchian arrived in Rome to hold the solemn ceremony.



In his welcoming remarks, shepherd of Italian Armenians, Archimandrite Aren Shahinyan thanked the Italian authorities and people for the noble measure.

"The khachkar set up in Rome came as a symbol of friendly Armenian-Italian relations," he said.



Catholicos of All Armenians, Garegin II sent a blessing to all participants of the ceremony. "A killing of one man is a crime; killing of a whole nations becomes a subject of dispute," his message read.



Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Armen Bayburdian, Armenian Ambassador to Italy Ruben Shugarian and members of the Italian government attended the ceremony, reported the press service of Holy Echmiadzin.