The 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was marked in Ruse

Friday, 25 April 2025

A commemorative ceremony was held in the courtyard of the Armenian Church of the Holy Virgin in Ruse to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the beginning of the Armenian Genocide. The event was attended by the Mayor of Ruse Municipality Pencho Milkov, Deputy Mayor Encho Enchev, municipal councilors, representatives of political parties, the Armenian community and citizens.

The ceremony began with a prayer service, served by Father Dirayr Hadavyan, the head priest of the church, who recalled the significance of the date April 24, emphasizing the responsibility of generations to preserve historical memory.

A moving recital was presented by children from the Armenian community and members of the Armenian Scout Organization. The artistic program was prepared by the People's Community Center "Angela Chakaryan - 2008" and included poems and texts dedicated to the history and memory of the Armenian people.

Balloons in the shape of the forget-me-not flower, a symbol of remembrance for the victims of the Armenian Genocide, were released into the sky above the church. The flower embodies the message “Remember and Insist,” with which the Armenian people keep alive the memory of the tragic events of 1915.

At the end of the memorial ceremony, those present observed a minute of silence, and wreaths and flowers were laid in front of the memorial.

April 24 is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Armenian Genocide. The date was declared in 1987 by the European Parliament as the Day of Solidarity with the Armenian People and has been officially celebrated since 1989. The Armenian Genocide, carried out by the Ottoman Empire in the period 1915–1923, led to the extermination of over 1 million Armenians through mass massacres and forced deportations. The events are recognized as one of the most serious crimes against humanity.

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