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On the birthday anniversary of National Hero of Armenia Vazgen Sargsyan, President Serzh Sargsyan visited Yerablur Military Pantheon, laid a wreath at the tomb of Sparapet and paid tribute to his memory, the presidential press service said.

The president also bore flowers at the Pantheon for the memory of those Armenian who sacrificed their lives for Homeland’s independence, after which Serzh Sargsyan attended the ceremony of blessing of Young Yerkrapahs under the direction of the Catholicos of All Armenians in at St. Vardanants Martyrs Church in Yerablur.

President Sargsyan issued a congratulatory message on the occasion of the solemn swearing-in ceremony of members of Young Yerkrapah organization, which is taking place today in the regions of Armenia.

“Dear members of Yerkrapah Volunteers Union and guests,

Dear newly recruited members of Young Yerkrapah organization,

I cordially congratulate you on this solemn oath-taking ceremony. This traditional event stands for a symbolic ceremony of baptism on the way to joining Young Yerkrapah. From today on, you are supposed to be our future citizens, dedicated to Homeland’s defense.

The ceremony is taking place on March 5, the birthday of Armenia’s National Hero Vazgen Sargsyan. I believe you will continue Sparapet’s patriotic undertakings and the good traditions of Yerkrapah Volunteers Union.

I want all of you to be proud and honored with the name of Young Yerkrapah, which first of all means responsibility and commitment. I wish you could put your youthful energy and zeal at the service of patriotic deeds in order to record ever new achievements,” reads the message.