A ceremony in commemoration of the victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 was held at the Saint Ana Temple in Bergamo, Italy, writes L’Eco di Bergamo newspaper.

“Currently, 20 states, including Italy have recognized the Armenian Genocide,” writes the newspaper.

  “We are very touched by the fact that several Italians have gathered here to respect with us the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide,” said one of the Armenian participants of the commemoration ceremony.