25/07/2014 20:37
Armenian president offers condolences over death of Sen Arevshatyan
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent today a message of condolence to the Arevshatyans in connection with the passing of famous expert on Armenian studies, member of Armenia’s National Academy of Sciences Sen Arevshatyan, the presidential press service said.
The former director of the Matenadaran Institute of Ancient Manuscripts Sen Arevshatyan died today at the age of 86.
“Significant is Sen Arevsahtian’s contribution to the history of Armenian philosophical thought and source study. Under his guidance the Matenadaran followed a serious path of development and enrichment. As an intellectual and patriot, Sen Arevshatyan enjoyed much authority not only among his colleagues, but also the public. I express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sen Arevshatyan,” the message reads.