President Armen Sarkissian sent a letter of condolences on the demise of Ervand Manarian: “I recall warmly our conversations which were incomparable lessons of wisdom and humanism”

President Armen Sarkissian sent a letter of condolences on the demise of the renowned artist, director, RA People’s Artist Ervand Manarian.

The letter of condolences reads:

“I learned with great pain the news on the demise of the talented artist, actor and director, RA People’s Artist Ervand Manarian.

Repatriating to Armenia, Manarian continued traditions of his famous in Tehran parents, becoming the patriarch of a large family of talented artists.

Ervand Manarian’s work was a full theatrical season which, regrettably, ended. In his nineties, he continued to make plans and remained true to a creative thinking.

Ervand Manarian was truly a people’s artist: he was cherished and accepted by the old and young alike. Remarkable characters created by him and many of the words, which became winged words, will stay in the people’s memory forever.

I recall warmly our conversations which were incomparable lessons of wisdom and humanism.

I express my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the renowned artist, admirers of his art and share their grief.”