On this day, we remember the fallen soldiers of Canada who supported the Allied forces during the World War I.

The first Remembrance Day (then called Armistice Day) was held in 1919 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, commemorating the end of the First World War. Since then, more than 1,500,000 Canadians have served our country, and more than 100,000 have died protecting the freedoms we all cherish today.

On Remembrance Day we commemorate the civilians and the military personnel who lost their lives in the armed conflicts, and we pray for their souls.

His Eminence Archbishop Papken Tcharian, Prelate of Canada states: “One of the greatest tragedies when Canada loses a soldier, is the family behind that soldier, and the son or daughter who loses their hero. Our thoughts are with the families today and prayers go out to each and every soldier who fought for this country to make it a safer place.”

Today, we also remember the military personnel who are serving in the Canadian military and armed forces to keep Canada in peace.