Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenia investigates seven more clergy members
A ban on leaving the country was selected as a preventive measure.
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Russian Orthodox Church accuses Armenian government of ‘engineering schism’ within Armenian Church
The statement was made in reference to the ongoing confrontation between the Armenian government and the Church.
Armenian Apostolic Church
Karekin II defrocks pro-Pashinyan bishop
Bishop Gevorg Saroyan challenged Karekin II’s decision earlier in January, dismissing him from his post as Primate of the Masyatsotn Diocese.
Armenia
Armenian court rules Pashinyan-linked bishop be reinstated following dismissal
Bishop Gevorg Saroyan is one of 10 high-ranking clergy members to come out in support of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s reform agenda.
Armenia
Army chaplains reportedly pressured to join Pashinyan’s Church reform initiative
The Defence Ministry denied the allegations.
Armenia
Armenian authorities liken Pashinyan-led church reform agenda to 2018 Velvet Revolution
There are claims that the Church reforms pursue similar goals as the 2018 revolution, but this time in the spiritual sphere.
Armenia
Pashinyan vows ‘not to leave Christ alone’ in face of Karekin II’s ‘sectarianism’
The statement was made during an anti-Karekin II rally in Yerevan during Armenian Christmas.
