Monday, 7 December 2009
Homage paid to the victims of the 1988 earthquake
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to the earthquake-hit regions of Armenia to pay homage to the innocent victims of the 1988 earthquake. Tigran Sargsyan participated in a candle-lighting ceremony at St. Harutyun Church of Spitak town. The Prime Minister and those in attendance laid a wreath at the memorial to the victims of the devastating earthquake of 1988.
Then the head of government left for Vanadzor and called at the Holy Virgin Church. The visitors laid a wreath at the memorial “khachkar” stationed in the churchyard and attended a commemorative event.
