His Holiness Karekin II Sends Condolences to Pakistan and India
10.10.2005
On October 9, 2005, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, sent letters of condolence to the leaders of Pakistan and India following the great earthquake which struck the region of Kashmir on Saturday.
Addressing his letters to President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India, the Pontiff of All Armenians expressed his sorrow and pain for the tragic loss of life, countless casualties and immense property damage inflicted on their countries.
In the letters, His Holiness extends the consolation and solidarity of the Armenian Church and people, and expresses his sincere and heartfelt wish that the tragedy-afflicted peoples of Pakistan and India quickly triumph over the tribulations and difficulties they are facing. His Holiness also appeals for Divine solace to comfort the hearts of all those who have suffered devastating losses from this tragedy.
