PRESS RELEASE
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Information Services
Address: Vagharshapat, Republic of Armenia
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October 28, 2009
Father of His Holiness Karekin II Enters Eternal Rest
It is with deep regret that we inform our faithful that on the evening of
October 27, Grigor Nersissian, the father of His Holiness Karekin II,
Catholicos of All Armenians, entered his eternal rest following a short
illness. He was 88 years old.
The funeral service will be offered at the Monastery of St. Gayane on
Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 p.m. The burial service will take place on
Friday, October 30 at 1:00 p.m.
Blessed be the memory of the righteous.
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