Next Step #816: Separation of Church and State Ignored with the First Christian Nation

For the first time since independence, the Armenian government began its new session without the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of the All Armenians. The government of Armenia, ignoring all Western protocols of separation of Church and State, is bringing the Catholicos to trial for following Church canons and laws. A case of greatest in the Oriental (Eastern) Orthodox Church – good intentions but what does it mean? With, as always, stories and adventures from Fr. Vazken.

Links:
Trial of Catholicos of All Armenians violates principle of church autonomy, religious freedom group says – NEWS.am
Armenian church leader to go on trial in widening confrontation with government | Reuters
Catholicos, six bishops face trial – PanARMENIAN.Net
Karekin II Meets with Parliament’s Opposition Forces Ahead of Inaugural Session – Asbarez.com
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Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.net
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