YEREVAN. – Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II expressed sorrow over the death of six-month-old Seryozha Avetisyan, the youngest member of the Avetisyan family murdered in Gyumri on January 12.
“Pain for the loss of the baby was added to the grief over the murder of the Avetisyans in Gyumri. We all grieve at this difficult moment and pray for the repose of the soul of this child,” His Holiness said.
“We all have to suffer this tragedy that has shocked us all, and was the cause of the unrest. Let us with fortitude and prudence stand this sorrow, let us refrain from shocks and overcome the pain through our faith in God, in paying tribute to our compatriots”.
As reported earlier, six-month-old Seryozha Avetisyan died on Monday. Other six members of his family were killed last week. Valery Permyakov, a serviceman of the 102nd Russian Military Base in the city, stands accused in this crime.
The soldier is charged under Russian law, with “the murder of more than two people,” and “desertion with a service weapon.” The Investigative Committee of Armenia also has launched a criminal case on the murders.
