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The 85th. International Holodomor Memorial Day

Posted on: September 5th, 2018

The 85^th International Holodomor Memorial Day will take place on November 24. For 85 days prior to the Holodomor Memorial Day, Ukrainian communities around the world will participate in an international action:  “Light a Candle in Remembrance!”, organized by the Ukrainian World Congress, Beginning September 1^st, the first candle will be lit in a Ukrainian city, and everyday in a different part of the world a candle lighting ceremony will take place.

            Light a Candle in Remembrance! will take place in Alberta at 7:00 pm, September 21, Saint Josaphat Cathedral, where a Panakhyda will be celebrated, during which the names of 85 Holodomor victims will be read.  The event is sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council.

            The annual Holodomor Commemoration will take place as usual at 12:30 pm, November 24, at City Hall, City of Edmonton

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