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Diaspora Heavyweights Warn Pashinyan’s Dispute With the Apostolic Church Could Sever Armenia’s Ties With Its Diaspora
Several well-known Armenian diaspora leaders have warned that the Armenian government’s dispute with the Armenian Apostolic Church could seriously harm Armenia’s relationship with Armenians around the world. In an open letter published on Thursday, seven prominent figures said that the current approach taken by the government risks creating a deep divide between Armenia and the global Armenian community. They wrote that “even if unintentional, the Armenian government’s approa
The Armenian Report Team
Feb 12
Ruling Party Leads Vote in Armenia’s Spiritual Capital During Rising Pressure on Ancient Christian Church
Local elections were held Sunday in Vagharshapat, Armenia’s fifth-largest city and the historic home of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the spiritual headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church, drawing attention from religious observers and Christian communities worldwide. According to preliminary results released Monday, the ruling Civil Contract party, led locally by Argishti Mekhakyan, is leading with 48.5% of the vote. Voter turnout in the newly enlarged Vagharshap
The Armenian Report Team
Nov 16, 2025
‘Go Back to Your Uncle’s Wife’: PM Pashinyan’s Vulgar Facebook Attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Church
On May 30, 2025, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made a series of strong and controversial statements on Facebook criticizing...
The Armenian Report Team
May 30, 2025
