April 24, 2009 - 23:23 AMT
German historians to speak about their country's role in the Armenian Genocide
The greatest commemoration event will be held in St. Peter Church, Frankfurt am Main. Among the participants, there will be politicians, clergymen and cultural figures. Historian and journalist Wolfgang Goust and lawyer, Professor Otto Luchterhandt will speak about Germany's role in the Armenian Genocide. The commemoration event will be organized by initiative of the Central Council of Armenians and the Eparchy of the Armenian Church in Germany.

Genocide commemoration events will also be held in other towns - Hamburg and Potsdam. The Armenian Cultural Union of Hamburg, together with the Assyrians commemorated victims of the great tragedy today.

St. Dimeta Syrian orthodox church (which can house more than 300 visitors) of Hamburg will also hold a ritual dedicated to the 94th anniversary of Genocide. "The ritual will symbolize humanity and solidarity among peoples," Toros Saryan, representative of the Armenian community of Hamburg, said.

The church will hold an exhibition of pictures devoted the Armenian Genocide. The event will be accompanied by the music of DAVID-QUARTETT.

People will gather near the Khachkar to pay tribute to Genocide victims, the German Bild periodical reports.