A memorial ceremony marking the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide took place at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Attendees included Armenia’s Ambassador to France, Arman Khachatryan, and embassy staff.

The Armenian Embassy in France said in a press release that the Mass was presided over by Bishop Elie Yéghia Yéghiayan of the Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Sainte-Croix-de-Paris.

The Bishop of Pontoise, Benoît Bertrand, also attended and delivered a sermon.