Meaning of Meds Yeghern | Babel Free

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The Armenian genocide.

World-War-I

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“While nothing can bring⟳ back those who were killed in the Meds Yeghern, the contributions that Armenians have⟳ made around the world over the last⟳ ninety-five years stand⟳ as a testament to the strength, tenacity and courage of the Armenian people.”

“Ninety four years ago, one of the great atrocities of the 20th century began. Each year, we pause to remember⟳ the 1.5 million Armenians who were subsequently massacred or marched to their death in the final days of the Ottoman Empire. The Meds Yeghern must live⟳ on in our memories, just as it lives on in the hearts of the Armenian people.”

“Listen⟳, O Lord, to the lament that rises from this place⟳, to the call⟳ of the dead from the depths of the Metz Yeghérn, the cry⟳ of innocent blood that pleads like⟳ the blood of Abel, like⟳ Rachel weeping for her children because they are no more.”

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