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Apr 2025
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Episode 109 - The Armenian Genocide (ENG...

Fr. Barouyr Shernezian
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This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a spiritual reflection about the Armenian Genocide. He discusses the painful contrast between Easter and the start of the Armenian Genocide, only 4 days this year. He describes how Antoura was used for the erasure of the Armenian people, language, and religion, as witnessed by Karnig Panian, a mere child at the time. Fr. Barouyr reminds us that the Armenians are not just a nation of survivors, but also builders, and children of resurrection.

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