Armenian Church 'Unshaken' By Arrests of More Priests
The Armenian Apostolic Church remains undaunted by the arrests of two more of its priests, according to Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II.
Karekin II spoke on Sunday, October 19, after a law-enforcement agency opened a new criminal case that could potentially lead to his imprisonment.
Karekin struck a defiant note as he addressed hundreds of members and supporters of a new opposition movement.
The group gathered at his Echmiadzin headquarters in a show of support for the supreme head of the church, praying with him at the historic Echmiadzin cathedral and holding a candlelight vigil around it.
Author's summary: Armenian Church leader Karekin II remains defiant.
- Two priests arrested
- New criminal case opened
- Candlelight vigil held at Echmiadzin cathedral