Khachkar in memory of Armenian Genocide victims inaugurated in RomeOctober 13, 2007 - 14:17 AMT 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. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |