We will organize liturgy and film screening to mark anniversary of genocide – Grigori Yeghiazaryan

Sweden and Finland were among the few European countries that accepted and helped Armenians after the Spitak earthquake, providing them with housing and jobs, Grigori Yeghiazaryan, Vice President of the Armenian community in Finland, said in an interview with Alpha News.

“A significant influx of Armenians arrived in Finland after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but many also moved after the Spitak earthquake. Sweden and Finland were among the few European countries that accepted and helped Armenians, providing them with housing and jobs. I believe Armenians feel good here because they have opportunities for work and self-realization. We are also working to develop economic and cultural ties, we have established a kind of bridge between Armenia and Finland, and in August 2005, our Armenian community was created.

Our community is still working effectively today. There is a beautiful restaurant here that fully reflects Armenian traditions, and our Armenian wine and brandy are sold in stores. Additionally, there are many Armenians who have achieved success in various fields, including construction, IT, culture, education, and medicine,” Yeghiazaryan noted.

According to him, a liturgy is held in Finland every year on April 24 to commemorate the victims of the Armenian Genocide.

“Every year on April 24, the Armenian community of Finland gathers at the local Armenian church for a liturgy commemorating the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The church also provides an opportunity to organize thematic events, such as film screenings and exhibitions. This year, we are planning to hold an online lecture on the Genocide and organize a film screening, most likely the film ‘Mayrig’. There will also be a torchlight procession, followed by a liturgy,” Yeghiazaryan concluded.