President Armen Sarkissian paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the 1988 earthquake

On the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the 1988 earthquake, President Armen Sarkissian visited today Gyumir to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of the earthquake.

At the Sourp Astvatsatin (Seven Wounds) Church of Gyumri, the President of Armenia was present at the liturgy for the memory of the victims, led by Father Geregin Vardapet Hambardzumian and blessed by the Primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Ter Michael Archbishop Ajapanian. Present at the liturgy were also RA Minister for Emergency Situations Felix Tsolakian, Head of Shirak marz Tigran Petrossian, Mayor of Gyumri Samvel Balasanian, numerous residents of Gyumri.

Afterwards, President Sarkissian laid a wreath at the monument dedicated to the memory of the innocent victims of the earthquake and paid tribute with a moment of silence.
Prayer for the souls of the victims of the earthquake was led by the Primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Ter Michael Archbishop Ajapanian.