On Sunday, October 11, 2020, a “Victory March” organized by Pan Armenian, commenced from the Pan Pacific Park and ended at the Turkish consulate. Over 150,000 people took part in the victory march, chanting slogans of encouragement and waving the Armenian and Artsakh flags. The victory march had two important purposes; first, for the marchers to show their support for Artsakh and the soldiers who are putting their lives on the line to protect our homeland, and second, for the international community to condemn the Turkish-Azeri aggression in the region.
Following the communal singing of the “Lord’s prayer,” remarks were delivered by local church leaders; H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, H.E. Bishop Mikael Mouradian, and Rev. Berj Jambazian, also remarks were delivered by members of the “Victory March” organizing committee and elected governmental officials. In attendance were Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, the chair of the Executive Council Mr. Garo Eshgian, members of the clergy, and community organizations.
