The government of Armenia takes on the Apostolic Church

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16/07/2025 10 min
The government of Armenia takes on the Apostolic Church

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In Armenia national security police have gaoled a popular archbishop, Bagrat Galstanyan, claiming he was involved in a plot to overthrow the government. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has also demanded the resignation of the top cleric, accusing him of having a secret child. It’s a high-risk move for an unpopular government, taking on the ancient church that many Armenians see as the embodiment of the nation.  GUEST:Olesya Vartanyan is an independent analyst and consultant based in neighbouring Georgia.

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