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.
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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.
Armenia
Pashinyan launches ‘reform’ of Armenian Church, renews call for Karekin II’s resignation
Pashinyan, together with a group of High-ranking clergy members formed a council for the reforms of the Armenian church.
Armenia
Senior Armenian priests demand Karekin II’s resignation
Civil Contract–affiliated media published Armenian Security Service confirmation that Karekin II’s brother maintains ties with foreign intelligence services.
Armenian Apostolic Church
Pashinyan proposes playing national anthem before liturgies in Armenian churches
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also suggested adding Armenian flags at the entrance or inside church buildings.
Armenia
Armenia arrests fourth high-ranking clergy member
Archbishop Khachatryan is accused of arranging the placement of drugs on a demonstrator at a 2018 protest against Catholicos Karekin II.
Armenia
High-ranking priests call on Armenian Catholicos Karekin II to step down
The majority of the priests who signed the statement had met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan last week.
