Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the A-320 plane crash. The Catholicos's message says in part, "With deepest sadness we learned of the plane crash and death of the passengers. We grieve over the tragedy and express condolences to the relatives of the killed. I wish you patience and consolation. We will pray for those who passed away," reported the press office of the Chancellery of Holy Echmiadzin.