Armenian Apostolic Holy Church The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

With deep sorrow we were informed of the sudden passing of the great benefactor of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Armenian Nation, a humanitarian and patriot, our beloved friend Aso Tavityan. His death is a great loss for our Holy Church and the whole nation. It is impossible to list all the patriotic deeds of our dear Aso.

The Armenian Church played an important role in his variety of activities, and by supporting it, Mr. Tavityan paid a special tribute to the initiatives to strengthen the national identity and spirit. Due to his honest commitment and zeal, “The Armenian Church in the 21^st century” program was launched in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin with the vision of having an Armenian Church governed in harmony with the realities of the new century. In this regard, we have had many opportunities to enjoy the presence of the great Armenian son in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. 

Our beloved Aso also supported the education and upbringing of the new generation with the motive of having a stronger Armenia. Due to the “Tavityan” Foundation, about 350 young people from Armenia continued their education at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of Tufts University of USA, and today, they bring their service to the brightening of our Homeland in various fields.

We raise our prayer to Almighty God, to receive the soul of our devoted son with sweetness in His dwellings, and with His mercy, to compensate for his many benevolent deeds, due to which our late Aso Tavityan lived as a humble faithful, and will remain in our memory and the history of our nation.

Dear Aso, rest in peace.

On the upcoming Sunday, in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, a Repose of Souls service will be offered for the peace of the soul of Mr. Aso Tavityan.

Blessed be the memory of the righteous.