Lyon, France, Armenian Genocide Memorial

   search memorials
Subject:The victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. (view image)
Type of Memorial:Monumental Sculpture
Sponsor(s):Eglise Apostolique Arménienne Saint Jacques (Sourp Hagop) & local French-Armenian community.
Architect/Designer/Artist:Designer: Tatevossian
Placement:In the courtyard of the church.
Physical Setting:Flat land.
Tourist Amenities:Yes
Map Designation:Eglise Apostolique Arménienne Saint Jacques (Sourp Hagop)
Physical Condition:Well preserved.
Location:Eglise armenienne Sourp Hagop, 40 rue d’Armenie
Lyon, 69003 France
Construction Began:Mid 1970s
Construction Completed:1978
Dedication Date:April 1978
History of Ownership:Owned by Saint James Armenian Apostolic Church.
Additional Information:Editorial Board of Armenian Encyclopedia. The Armenian Question. Yerevan: 1996.

Click on an image for a detailed view.