Jerusalem’s Old City Becomes Center of Armenian Genocide Remembrance at 111th Anniversary March

Jerusalem’s Old City became the center of remembrance as Armenian residents marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a march through its historic streets.

Carrying Armenian flags and moving in unity, members of the local Armenian community gathered to honor the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed during the Armenian Genocide. The event reflected a long-standing tradition in Jerusalem, where one of the oldest Armenian communities in the world continues to preserve its identity and history.

The Armenian Genocide, carried out by the Ottoman Empire during World War I, began in 1915 and led to the deaths of approximately 1.5 million Armenians through mass killings, deportations, and starvation. The events also forced survivors to flee their ancestral lands, forming a global Armenian diaspora that continues to remember and commemorate this history.

In Jerusalem, the annual march serves as both a memorial and a public expression of identity. Participants walked through the narrow streets of the Old City, raising Armenian flags and calling for recognition of the genocide. The march highlighted not only remembrance but also the ongoing demand for justice and acknowledgment of historical truth.

The Armenian community of Jerusalem, often referred to as Jerusalemite Armenians, has played a key role in preserving Armenian heritage in the region for centuries. Despite political and social challenges over time, the community continues to maintain its traditions, religious life, and cultural presence within the Armenian Quarter of the Old City.

“Never Forget. Never Again.”

The commemoration emphasized the lasting impact of the genocide on Armenian families and identity. Generations later, the memory remains central to Armenian life, shaping both personal histories and collective consciousness.

As the march concluded, the message remained clear: more than a century after the events of 1915, Armenians in Jerusalem continue to stand together in remembrance, ensuring that the past is not forgotten and that the call for recognition remains strong.

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