{"id":23235,"date":"2025-01-29T08:03:39","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T08:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ancnews.info\/?p=23235"},"modified":"2025-01-29T08:03:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T08:03:42","slug":"anca-congressional-briefing-educates-legislators-about-threats-to-jerusalem-armenian-quarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ancnews.info\/?p=23235","title":{"rendered":"ANCA Congressional Briefing Educates Legislators about Threats to Jerusalem Armenian Quarter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jerusalem-Based Save the ArQ Leaders Draw Standing-Room-Only Capitol Hill Audience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save the ArQ co-founders Setrag Balian and Hagop Djernazian brought the plight of Jerusalem\u2019s Armenian Christian Quarter to Capitol Hill and Washington\u2019s policy circles this week, drawing urgent attention to the existential threats facing the 1,700-year-old Armenian Christian presence in the Holy Land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) \u2013 as a service to American stakeholders committed to the sanctity of the Holy Land \u2013 accompanied Balian and Djernazian during a full day of legislative meetings, a mid-day Capitol Hill seminar, and a late afternoon live-streamed update \u2013 amplifying their call for U.S. leadership in protecting this sacred pillar of global Christian heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis is a pivotal moment for the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem, and it\u2019s a fight that resonates far beyond the Old City,\u201d said ANCA Policy Director Alex Galitsky. \u201cThe efforts of Balian and Djernazian to raise awareness here in Washington reflect the broader existential struggle Armenians face against the threat of dispossession, discrimination, displacement, and ethnic cleansing \u2013 from Artsakh to Syria and the Holy Land. Their meetings with lawmakers are critical to building the support needed to defend the human rights, religious freedoms, and cultural heritage of Armenians globally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/ancnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/012725_HillBriefing_PXL_20250127_181457442.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ancnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/012725_HillBriefing_PXL_20250127_181457442.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ancnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/012725_HillBriefing_PXL_20250127_181457442-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ancnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/012725_HillBriefing_PXL_20250127_181457442-580x436.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Capitol Hill Engagement: \u201cA Struggle for Religious Freedom and Cultural Preservation\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Djernazian and Balian, whose movement has been at the forefront of defending Jerusalem\u2019s Armenian Christian Quarter, met with the U.S. Senate and U.S. House offices including Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL), Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ). They framed discussions around the escalating legal, cultural, and physical threats facing the Armenian Quarter, including armed assaults by settler groups and the illegal leasing of 25% of the community\u2019s property to private developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Djernazian told lawmakers about the deeply flawed 2021 lease agreement with Xana Gardens, a company linked to Israeli settler organizations. He noted that the 98-year lease not only violates the Armenian Patriarchate\u2019s internal bylaws but also disregards the <em>Waqf<\/em> (religious trust) status of the land, which prohibits its sale or lease for profit. \u201cThis is more than a bad financial deal,\u201d Djernazian emphasized. \u201cIt is an attempt to sever our historic and cultural ties to Jerusalem, a place we\u2019ve called home for centuries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Capitol Hill briefing, titled \u201cThe Future of Jerusalem\u2019s Armenian Christian Quarter,\u201d drew over 50 Congressional offices to a standing-room-only session. Galitsky described the crisis as part of a larger pattern of displacement and ethnic violence faced by Armenians across the region during his opening remarks. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just a land dispute,\u201d Galitsky noted. \u201cIt\u2019s an existential struggle to preserve the Armenian community\u2019s cultural, spiritual, and historical presence in Jerusalem \u2013 which has existed both as a place of pilgrimage following Armenia&#8217;s adoption of Christianity in the 4th century and as a place of sanctuary following the Armenian Genocide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Capitol Hill briefing included active participation by Congressional Armenian Staff Association members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/ancnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/012725_ANCA_SaveTheArQ_P1310361.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ancnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/012725_ANCA_SaveTheArQ_P1310361.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ancnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/012725_ANCA_SaveTheArQ_P1310361-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ancnews.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/012725_ANCA_SaveTheArQ_P1310361-580x436.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Advocacy: Broad Public Engagement through Webcast and Ads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later that evening, Djernazian and Balian participated in a hybrid in-person\/live webcast from the ANCA\u2019s Washington, DC headquarters, streamed across the organization\u2019s YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter platforms. The event, viewed by thousands online, echoed key themes from the Capitol Hill discussions. The Save the ArQ leaders outlined the immediate threats to the Armenian Quarter, including acts of intimidation and violence against activists and community members. Balian highlighted the Cows\u2019 Garden property\u2019s strategic and historical importance, describing its role as a refuge for pilgrims, a defensive stronghold, and the only remaining open space in Jerusalem\u2019s Old City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are fighting not just for land, but for the soul of Jerusalem,\u201d Balian stated. \u201cThe Armenian Quarter embodies the coexistence and cultural harmony that has defined this city for millennia. Losing it would disrupt the fragile balance of the Old City and forever alter its historic identity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/khachkarstudios.com\/\"><strong>Khachkar Studios<\/strong><\/a>amplified these messages with a nationwide ad campaign targeting Congressional districts represented by influential U.S. lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Brian Mast (R-FL), and Europe Subcommittee Chair Keith Self (R-TX). Banner ads in publications like the Shreveport Times, the Sun-Sentinel, Palm &amp; Beach Post, and Dallas Morning News directed readers to advocacy materials and the webcast registration page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Legal Action and On-the-Ground Struggles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Save the ArQ delegation also detailed ongoing legal efforts to nullify the disastrous 2021 lease agreement. The lawsuit, filed in Jerusalem District Court, argues that the lease violates Ottoman-era laws recognizing the property as a religious trust and requires approval from the Holy Synod and General Assembly of the Armenian Patriarchate, which was never obtained. Meanwhile, acts of violence continue to escalate, including armed attacks on sit-ins by settlers and the arrest of Armenian activists defending the property. These incidents, Djernazian noted, have become part of a broader campaign to erase Armenian identity from Jerusalem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karnig Kerkonian, international attorney and lead counsel for the Save the ArQ campaign, concurred, noting: \u201cThe Armenian Quarter faces an existential threat that endangers not only its preservation but also the survival of Christianity in Jerusalem and the greater Middle East. Its loss would create a dangerous geopolitical vacuum in one of the world\u2019s most significant cities, jeopardizing stability in the Old City and unleashing forces that could escalate regional conflict beyond control. Our briefing on Capitol Hill was crucial in raising awareness of this urgent issue, ensuring that policymakers understand the far-reaching implications and the critical need to protect the Armenian Quarter as a cornerstone of peace and stability in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Historical and Cultural Significance of the Armenian Christian Quarter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jerusalem\u2019s Armenian Quarter has been a pillar of Christian heritage since Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as its national religion in 301 AD. Armenian monks arrived in the Holy Land shortly thereafter, and the Patriarchate of St. James was established in the 7th century, making it one of the oldest Christian institutions in the region. The Quarter has served as a refuge for pilgrims, a center for learning and art\u2014including the first printing press in Jerusalem\u2014and a sanctuary for survivors of the Armenian Genocide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the Armenian Quarter remains home to ancient churches, schools, libraries, and community centers, but its future is threatened by encroachment from settler-linked organizations and government-backed developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ANCA\u2019s Call to Action: \u201cCongress Must Act Now\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ANCA has launched a nationwide advocacy campaign, alerting the U.S. Congress about threats to the Armenian Quarter and sharing concerns raised by U.S.-based advocates for the preservation of this pillar of the Holy Land:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ensure Legal Protections:<\/strong> Urging the Israeli government to ensure fair and transparent legal proceedings for the Armenian community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Condemn Violence:<\/strong> Demanding that the U.S. hold accountable those who commit violent attacks against the Armenian Quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Preserve the Status Quo:<\/strong> Urging that the U.S. publicly oppose unilateral actions that disrupt Jerusalem\u2019s delicate cultural and religious balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engage Diplomatically:<\/strong> Seeking clarity from Israeli authorities regarding the steps they are taking to safeguard Jerusalem\u2019s Armenian Christian Quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cJerusalem is at a tipping point,\u201d said Galitsky. \u201cCongress must act decisively to prevent the erasure of the Armenian Quarter and ensure that this sacred site remains a beacon of coexistence for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to join ANCA\u2019s advocacy campaign, visit <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/anca.org\/ArmenianChristianQuarter\">anca.org\/ArmenianChristianQuarter<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setrag Balian and Hagop Djernazian, co-founders of Save the ArQ, are fourth-generation descendants of Armenian families deeply rooted in Jerusalem\u2019s historic Armenian Quarter. Balian, from the prominent Balian family known for their role in establishing Armenian ceramics in the city, is an activist and writer who has studied economics in France and Armenia and ceramics in Spain. His work focuses on preserving the Quarter\u2019s architectural and cultural heritage. Djernazian, a resident of the Armenian Quarter and descendant of Armenian Genocide survivors, has been instrumental in raising awareness about the threats facing this vital community. A law student with a degree in International Relations and Middle East Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, he combines legal expertise with grassroots advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their meetings in Washington, DC, are part of a broader series of community presentations across the Eastern U.S., including Boston, New York, Chicago, and Detroit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#####<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video from the in-person\/online webinar on \u201cThe Future of Jerusalem\u2019s Armenian Christian Quarter\u201d is available at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cxO62XoRBts\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=cxO62XoRBts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ancagrassroots\/videos\/2454481524893544\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ancagrassroots\/videos\/2454481524893544<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">X (formerly Twitter): <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ANCA_DC\/status\/1884016715681653009\">https:\/\/x.com\/ANCA_DC\/status\/1884016715681653009<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jerusalem-Based Save the ArQ Leaders Draw Standing-Room-Only Capitol Hill Audience Save the ArQ co-founders Setrag Balian and Hagop Djernazian brought the plight of Jerusalem\u2019s Armenian Christian Quarter to Capitol Hill and Washington\u2019s policy circles this week, drawing urgent attention to the existential threats facing the 1,700-year-old Armenian Christian presence in the Holy Land. 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