Memorial in Lvov, Ukraine

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Title	Memorial in Lvov, Ukraine
Type of Memorial	Monumental Sculpture,
Sponsor(s)	Local Armenian community members and institutions.
Physical Setting	No information available.
Tourist Amenities	Yes
Physical Condition	No information available.
Location	Lvov, Ukraine
Construction Completed	1970s

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http://zik.com.ua/en/news/2008/03/31/131609

Vandals destroy cross near Armenian church in Lviv

March 31, 2008 19:45

Vandals destroyed a cross near the Armeanian church in Lviv and urinated on the church faзade March 29-30, Armenian church priest Father Tadeos was quoted as saying March 31.
Lviv city council deputy Vardkes Arzumanyan was the first to blow the whistle on vandals, appealing to the department for the protection of Lviv historical heritage. According to Father Tadeos, he was approached by a city official who offered help in renovating the cross – at the Armenian community expense.

According to deputy Arzumanyan, the Armenian community had repeatedly asked the policy to beef up security in the area.

“The area near the church is frequently the scene of mobster gatherings who behave in indecent way. We do not believe the vandalism was targeted against the Armenian church. If an Orthodox church were in this area, it would have been desecrated too. I hope, the new police chief will pay due attention to protecting historical sights in Lviv. Police patrol cars can be parked in the area and this can stop the vandals,” the deputy stressed.