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Jan 24 2015
Russian Evangelical Bishop Grieves with Armenian Gyumri
By , Christian Telegraph On January 24, 2015
The head bishop of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical
Faith (RC of CEF), Edward Grabovenko expressed condolences to the
relatives of the Avetisyan family, killed in the Armenian city Gyumri,
reports The Christian Telegraph.
“On behalf of the Russian Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith,
we express sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of the
Avetisyan family, killed in Gyumri, as well as to the President of
Armenia and all Armenian people. The news about the terrible murder of
innocent people has caused grieve. Together with brotherly Armenian
people, we are upset about this tragedy, and hope that centuries-old
friendship with these people will stand this uneasy test,” said the
appeal, posted on the Church’s website.
“We pray for wisdom for everyone, who is responsible for the
investigation, and believe, that those responsible for the crime
against the peaceful family will be punished,” noted Edward
Grabovenko.
On January 12, 2015 six people were killed in Gyumri, Armenia. The
Armenian Investigative Committee named Valery Permyakov, a Russian
servicemen, who deserted the base, stationed at the Russian 102nd
Military Base in Gyumri, as a suspect. Among the victims were a
couple, their son and daughter-in-law, a 2-year-old granddaughter, an
unmarried daughter and infant, who died of wounds on January 19 in a
Yerevan hospital.
Mass protests took place both in Yerevan and Gyumri on January 15. The
protesters demanded to extradite Permyakov to Armenia and judge him
under the Armenian laws. At least 14 people were injured during the
clashes in Gyumri. Dozens of protesters tried to burn the Russian
flag.
From: A. Papazian