Prayers from the head of the global Armenian church Wednesday for the 1.5 million killed during the Armenian Genocide emphasized justice and unity during the religious leader’s visit to Fresno State.

Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial at Fresno State.

Alongside archbishops from the ancient church — recognized as the first national Christian church in the world — Aram gave a hokehankist, a special prayer for those who have passed away, in this case, victims of the genocide.

“The genocide is deeply rooted in the cultural consciousness of our people. Wherever they are, they relive the consequences of the genocide,” Aram I said. “The United States of America has been for justice, for human rights. It is our expectation that

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