On April 24 multi-denominational Mass will be held in MontebelloApril 15, 2009 - 01:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide United Commemoration Committee announced that on Friday, April 24 a multi-denominational Mass will be held at the Montebello Martyrs' monument.The Mass will be followed by a political rally and commemorative program during which a number of public officials representing local, county, state and federal governments will address the audience, said an announcement issued Friday by the organizing committee. After the political rally, a requiem service will take place at the monument under the direction of the clerical leaders of the three Armenian Christian denominations. During both the Mass and the political rally, the public may place flowers at the monument, the organizers said. "It is of the utmost importance that California's Armenian community clearly articulates its just demands upon the international community of nations, all the while increasing pressure upon Turkey to recognize the Armenian Genocide," said the announcement. The committee appealed to the public to attend the event in large numbers. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |