Violence and murders “on the ground of religious, national, ethnic or racial discrimination have no justifications and are not covered by statute of limitations,”  the declaration adopted by the participants of the ecumenical session “Churches against the Crime of Genocide. Human life as a Gift of God.” The meeting of representatives of different churches and affiliations was held in Yerevan within the framework of the global forum “Crime against Genocide,” dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

“We condemn the genocides and all crimes, which endanger peace and human security, being the manifestation of evil and sin against humanity. We condemn the ongoing ethnic and religious violence in the world, especially in the Middle East, which cause painful human losses and irreversible destruction of spiritual and cultural values and heritage», - noted the participants of the session, which was presided by the head of the Armenian Apostolic Church Catholicos Karekin II.

“We are convinced that to prevent the similar crimes in the future is of utmost importance to recognize and condemn all crimes of genocide, absolutely reject the denial and to pursuit the claim for reparation,” the declaration reads.

The participants if the meeting offered their “support to nations who have been subjected to genocide.” They “are committed to stand for defending human dignity and peace among the nations.” Religious figures urged “the leaders of the nations, individuals and the people of good will to join forces in creating a just and harmonious world free from suffering and violence.”