Catholicos of All Armenians accused the authorities of anti-church policy

The Armenian authorities are pursuing an anti-church policy that threatens the statehood. Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II stated this on July 11.

He noted that the Armenian government is waging an anti-church campaign instead of uniting the people of the country and getting rid of the split in society.

"The campaign, which poses a serious threat to our independent statehood and the unity of our people, is a blow to the good name of our country and the Armenian Church," the Catholicos stressed. News.am .

The Catholicos added that common sense, fraternal spirit and unity are of paramount importance in the Armenian Church, as they have been forged over the centuries and draw strength from centuries-old history and experience.

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