In the Episcopal calendar today it is a Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915, also known as Martyrs Day, remembered as the first genocide of the 20th century.

                                                        Easter Antiphon 

                                                                on Psalm 105

The Lord 

has been 

mindful 

of his 

covenant, 

the promise 

he made for 

a thousand

 enerations,

 hallelujah. 

Almighty God, protect those who fall victim to the forces of evil [in our world] … and give us the courage to stand against oppression and hatred  

                - Collect 

The Armenia Genocide Memorial in Bikfaya