On October 1st, a memorial ceremony honoring Charles Aznavour was held at the Armenian Church of Saint John the Baptist in Paris, Aznavour Foundation informs.
Marking the 6th anniversary of his passing, family members, friends, and loved ones gathered to pay tribute to a cherished father, friend, and great artist. The ceremony concluded with a special prayer for the Armenian prisoners still held in Baku.
This prayer held deep symbolism on that day, as Charles Aznavour was not only an extraordinary artist but also a committed humanist and advocate for human rights. In 1989, his efforts led to the release of members of the “Karabakh” Committee, who had been fighting for Armenia’s independence. After their arrest, Aznavour traveled to Moscow, where his negotiations resulted in the release of twelve of the thirteen members held in Soviet prisons.
Following the church service, Nicolas Aznavour remarked: “My father always fought for justice. Though he is no longer with us, we are confident that, even now, he would have championed the cause of Armenian prisoners and done everything in his power to bring them back home, reuniting them with their families.”
