March 29, 2007

PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
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CONDOLENCE VISIT TO THE ARMENIAN CONSULATE ON THE DEATH OF PRIME MINISTER
ANTRANIK MARGARIAN

The Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles designated
Wednesday, March 28, to accepting condolences on the death of Prime Minister
Andranik Margarian.

Prelacy Religious Council Chair Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian and
Executive Council Vice-Chair Dr. Hagop Der Megerdichian visited the
Consulate on Wednesday afternoon, where they were met by Consul General
Armen Liloyan and Consulate officials, and expressed condolences on behalf
of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, as well as Prelacy
Clergy, Executive Council, delegates, and educational institutions. They
also requested that the Consul General convey their sympathies to the
leadership of Armenia and to the late Prime Minister’s family. Upon
departing, the Prelacy representatives also signed the condolence book.

Earlier in the week, upon hearing the sad news of Prime Minister
Margarian’s death, a letter of condolence was sent to the Consul General on
behalf of the Prelate and Religious and Executive Councils.

On Sunday, April 1st, special prayers will be offered in all
Prelacy Churches in memory of the Prime Minister.