Armenian National Committee of America launches a telethon to support the drive for return of Christian churches.

“As Armenians, we join together this Easter in celebrating the resurrection of Christ and also, as Armenians–heirs of an ancient people that arose nearly a century ago from the ashes of genocide–in marking our own rebirth as a nation,” said ANCA executive director Aram Hambarian in his article published in Armenian Weekly.

“Turkey must repent in word and deed; Redeem itself in spirit and action; Renounce evil, and all the fruits of its crimes, and render to the Armenians all that once was and remains Armenian.  These are the wages of Turkey’s sins, and the price of its salvation.

There can be no better place to start than the immediate return of all churches, monasteries, relics, and other religious properties, not only to the Armenians, but to all the Christians of these ancient biblical lands. Thankfully, with the support of Armenian Americans from across our country, we have been able to make progress on this vital new front for the Armenian Cause. With your renewed support for ANCA Telethon 2012, we can do much more.”