His Holiness Catholicos Aram I has informed prelates and community leaders that the President of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian, in consultation with both Catholicoi, has proclaimed Sunday, November 22, Memorial Day for the Heroes who fell for the defense of the homeland in the Artsakh Liberation War.
In the circular in which he communicated the commemoration of our martyred heroes, His Holiness also informed that he has proclaimed 2021 the Year of Artsakh, in line with the tradition established decades ago.
His Eminence, Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Prelate, has ordered all churches to hold a requiem service following Divine Liturgy in memory of the martyred heroes.