The "Fact" daily writes:
On July 20, Nikol Pashinyan actually stated the need for the resignation of Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II. The published message he noted. "Krakich Nersisyan (the secular name of Garegin II) must release the" Code ".
Prepare for a great spiritual meeting in the central square of Etchmiadzin. " Earlier, at a press conference on July 16, Pashinyan stated that he was ready to lead the "Revolution" in the Armenian Apostolic Church, comparing it to his government, 2018. With the movement, when President Serzh Sargsyan was removed from office.
International organizations that protect religious freedoms are more concerned about the violation of the rights of Church in Armenia. The Armenian Weekly Armenian Weekly considers Pashinyan's actions against the Church "Red line", noting that in such a case, the days of his government are inside the ruling "civil agreement" party on the policy towards the Church.
However, Pashinyan continues to persuade his supporters to take the Church about the need to take political control.
In particular, the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan stated that the government would present the "road map" of the "Velvet Revolution" if necessary.
Pashinyan's policy toward the Armenian Apostolic Church is perceived as an attempt to weaken the important institution of great confidence in society. After all, the Church remains the main center for Turkey's policy of compromising in Azerbaijan.
At the same time, pressure on the church is perceived as an obvious part of the Pashinyan-Aliyev "peace agreement", as well as the element of the 2026 parliamentary elections to neutralize the main opponents.
