Armenian Weekly: Pashinyan accused of exploiting church for political gain
Stage props and photo ops: Pashinyanβs shameless use and abuse of the Armenian church
The Armenian Weekly published an opinion piece criticizing Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's relationship with the Armenian Apostolic Church, accusing him of simultaneously persecuting church leaders while using them for political photo opportunities and social media promotion.
The article claims Pashinyan has arrested spiritual leaders and seized church property while simultaneously staging public appearances alongside clergy to suggest ecclesiastical approval of his government. The piece calls on Armenian church leaders and the faithful to refuse participation in what it characterizes as propaganda efforts, framing such resistance as a moral and spiritual imperative.
The commentary draws on biblical references and historical examples of church resilience to argue that spiritual sovereignty must take precedence over political accommodation.
