The funeral service of the late Benon Sevan took place on Monday, October 12, starting at 12 noon, at St. Asdvadzadzin Mother Church in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus.
The service, presided over by the Catholicosal Vicar of the Armenian Diocese of Cyprus, Archbishop Gomidas Ohanian, was also attended by Rev. Fr. Mashdots Ashgarian and Rev. Fr. Momig Habeshian.
A large crowd had gathered to bid a final farewell to the meritorious Armenian son who had held a highly prestigious diplomatic post within the United Nations and had at the same time carried out remarkable national activity, consisting of numerous representatives of the Armenian community of Cyprus, many UN officials serving in Cyprus, and the deceased’s foreign acquaintances and friends.
Also present were the Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Cyprus, Mrs. Inna Torkomian, and
the State Representative of the Armenian Community of Cyprus, Mr. Vartkes
Mahdessian.
After the funeral service, eulogies were delivered by Archbishop Gomidas Ohanian, the deceased’s daughter, Mrs. Jasmin Sevan, and, on behalf of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party, Comrade Dr. Vicken Assilian. A message of condolence sent by the Chairman of the Central Board of Directors of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), Mr. Sam Simonian, was also read.
The burial took place at the Armenian cemetery in Nicosia.
