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April 7, 2007

Requiem Service in Holy Etchmiadzin for Prime Minister Andranik Margarian

On Sunday, April 1, during the celebration of Divine Liturgy in the Mother
Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All
Armenians, presided over a special requiem service offered in memory of the
late Andranik Margarian, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

His Grace Bishop Ararat Kaltakjian, Grand Sacristan of the Mother See,
celebrated the liturgy. In his sermon, Bishop Ararat reflected on the
legacy of the late Prime Minister, and specifically noted, `Andranik
Margarian, in spite of his position and office remained the same man, with a
kind disposition and caring attitude toward all. Throughout the episodes of
his life, he did not lose faith, instead his faith greater strengthened him,
granting him hope and drive to continue his service to Armenian statehood
and our nation.’

Bishop Ararat concluded his remarks, stating, `Prime Minister Margarian has
departed from us and taken the road which will take him to eternal life – to
God. We are confident that through his worthy labors, good reputation and
love for family, friends and neighbors, he will receive the just rewards
which are promised to every Christian.’

Present for the Divine Liturgy and Requiem Service were diocesan primates
and priests of the Mother See; family and friends of the late Prime
Minister; Tigran Torossian, President of the National Assembly of the
Republic of Armenia; ministers and members of the government; and members of
the National Assembly.