“the Armenian authorities are attempting to reshape the Church and effectively turn it into an arm of the state apparatus
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“the Armenian authorities are seeking to bring the Armenian Apostolic Church under their control, following what he called the “Ukrainian scenario.”
“the authorities in Ukraine and Armenia were destroying the Church using Bolshevik methods
“The leadership of the World Council of Churches (WCC) expressed deep concern over the situation surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church and condemned external interference in its internal affairs.
“The World Council of Churches, as a global fellowship of churches, affirms the vital role of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the spiritual, cultural and historical life of the Armenian people and in the broader Christian family. As the WCC, we express our concern about undue interference in internal church affairs.
“We uphold the Armenian Church and its people in prayer at this time. We also express hope and pray that the parties will resolve the conflict for the well-being and prosperity of the entire Armenian people.
“the proceedings against Church representatives and the persecution of the Catholicos a “disgrace,” saying they constitute violations of human rights and religious freedom.
“What is happening recalls the processes surrounding the Ukrainian Orthodox Church