The head of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, has been arrested, APA reports citing Armenian media.
The bishop has been charged under the article of “forcing participation in rallies.”
It should be noted that Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, head of the Aragatsotn Diocese, is a relative of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II (Ktrich Nersisyan).
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13:01
The head of the Aragatsotn religious district, six clergymen, and several civilians have been detained in connection with organizing a rally and allegedly using their powers or official positions to coerce others, APA reports, citing the Armenian Investigative Committee.
An initial investigation is underway, with necessary investigative and evidentiary actions being carried out.
Further official information will be provided.
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11:48
The number of priests detained in Armenia has reached six, said lawyer Ara Zohrabyan, APA reports, citing Armenian media.
He noted that six representatives of the Aragatsotn eparchy have been detained.
Alongside priest Paren Arakelyan, five more priests and several civilians are at the Armenian Investigative Committee.
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11:24
A search was conducted at the home of Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, head of the Aragatsotn diocese, a relative of the head of the Armenian Gregorian Church in Armenia, Garegin II (Ktrich Nersisyan), APA reports, citing Armenian media.
The bishop was taken to the investigation department.
Also, the spiritual leader of the Saghmosavank Monastery, priest Paren Arakelyan, was arrested.
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