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Press Statement Richard Boucher, Spokesman Washington, DC September 13, 2004
Death of Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and Africa Petros VII
The United States expresses its deep condolences over the tragic death of His Beatitude Petros VII, Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa, in a helicopter crash on Saturday. According to media reports, fifteen others were also killed in the crash, including three bishops of the Greek Orthodox church. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and communities of those who were lost.
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[End] Released on September 13, 2004
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