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The support of the Armenian Diocese of Isfahan to His Holiness the PatriarchThe National Primacy has issued a statement, noting that the campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church and the targeting of the Catholicos of All Armenians is unprecedented and dangerous, since, unfortunately, this attack today comes not from the enemy, but from the current authorities of the... more |
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Statement of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey in Support of the Catholicos of All ArmeniansOn August 10, the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople issued a statement expressing its support for His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians, and the holy bishops. The Patriarchate urged all those responsible to keep the Armenian Church invulnerable, not to insult its... more |
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Malankara Orthodox Church Appeals in Support of Catholicos of All Armenians and People of ArmeniaThe Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Armenia and expressed its support for His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the clergy and the faithful. The sister Eastern Orthodox Church has urged all concerned parties to... more |
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August 16: Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Blessing of the GrapesThe Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, one of the five main feasts, on August 16. The liturgy of the feast is followed by the blessing of the grapes. The faithful honor the pious and humble Mother of God, asking for her intercession in prayer, and... more |
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WCC addresses situation surrounding Armenian Apostolic ChurchThe World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the current situation surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church and the undue interference in the church’s internal affairs. The leaders of the Council affirmed the vital role of the Armenian Church in the... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church cannot be nationalized or silencedArchbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan: “The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church is not an ordinary organization, but the soul of our nation, which carries out its centuries-old spiritual and national mission. The Church cannot be “dekulakized,” expropriated, or nationalized by Bolshevik methods, since it is... more |
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Judge Refused to Be Part of This Shameful ProcessAttorney Ara Zohrabyan: “Although the fact that the judge had previously been granted an attorney’s license was not a legal basis for recusing himself, the judge decided to recuse himself to avoid suspicion. I welcome this step. The judge, in essence, refused to be part of this shameful process.” |
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This is a hostile handwritingPublic and political figure Lilit Galstyan: "I see this as an anti-national, anti-constitutional and anti-moral campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church. Our Church is more than an ordinary structure: it is one of the foundations of our existence, the most important anchor of our identity... more |
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This is an unconstitutional and illegal processChairman Vahe Begoyan: “If the Catholicos is accused of overthrowing the order, this is absurd. This is his direct function, which is protected by the Constitution. The Church is absolutely independent in its hierarchal activities. Today we need to talk about the legal side. This is an... more |
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This is the shame and stigma of the entire nationJournalist David Aslanyan: “In addition to the national shame and the dishonor of the Constitution, I want to say, my dear Armenian people, you will still face many disasters. What has passed over us will seem like a passing thing, because a nation that has risen against God, despised the Church... more |
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This is persecution against the Church and His HolinessPublic figure Hambik Sassounyan: "This is persecution against the Church and His Holiness. Talking about the Constitution in Armenia is already ridiculous. They are trying to belittle and trample on all those who are not afraid of them." |
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There are no words to describe this state of mindArtist Ghazar Mirzoyan: "As a citizen, as a Christian, I am suffering very much, something terribly bad is happening. Well, there are no words that can describe or explain this state of mind, I don't know..." |