President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian today sent a telegram of condolence on the passing away of Krikor Bedros XX Gabroyan the Catholicos-Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenian Catholic Church.

The telegram particularly states the following:

“This is an extremely great loss for Armenian and all Armenians around the world because the Armenian people lost a loyal servant of the Armenian Catholic Church, a prominent and patriotic son of the nation who served the Church and the people with great dedication, endless vigor and faith. The Catholicos-Patriarch made significant efforts for preservation of the Armenian identity and the development of the comprehensive relations between Armenia and the Diaspora. His contributions to the deepening and expansion of inter-church relations are also invaluable.”