The Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. (view image)
Type of Memorial:
Cemetery, Inscription, Monumental Sculpture
Sponsor(s):
Holy Nazareth Armenian Church
Placement:
Free standing memorial.
Physical Setting:
Behind the Church; Churchyard
Tourist Amenities:
No
Physical Condition:
Good
Inscription:
Our Glorious Martyrs
In grateful tribute to over one million martyrs
of the Armenian Nation who lost their lives
under most tragic conditions during the Great World War 1914-1918
This monument is erected by their compatriots in Calcutta on 24th April 1965 in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the great national tragedy
Location:
Calcutta, India
Location Description:
In the churchyard of the Holy Nazareth Armenian Church, Calcutta, India
Deacon Tigran Baghumyan
Armenian National Institute
1140 19th Street, NW Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
