On March 18, 2015, His Grace Bishop Abgar Hovakimian, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Church Canadian Diocese attended the screening of “Ararat” by world-renowned Canadian-Armenian film director Atom Egoyan. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to Canada within the framework of Commemorations of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide.
The screening was held at the Auditorium of Library and Archives Canada. Guests from the Canadian Government, Diplomatic Corps, non-governmental sector and Armenian community were present. Director Atom Egoyan and actress Arsinée Khanjian honoured the evening with their presence.
Armenian Ambassador Armen Yeganian addressed the audience with opening remarks and talked about the significance of the Centennial Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and presented upcoming events.
