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ARMENIAN CHURCH CRITICIZED ON-LINE CAMPAIGN AGAINST CATHOLICOS
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July 22 2011
Armenia
YEREVAN. - Campaign against the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin
II recently unfolded in social networks does not bring honor to its
participants, said the spokeswoman for Karekin II, Father Vahram
Melikyan on Friday.
According to him, Holy Etchmiadzin has never been against discussions.
"We always welcome discussions and suggestions but the recent
discussions in social networks can hardly be called as such. The
language used, as well as insults addressed to the church, do not
bring honor to the participants who call themselves patriots. These
discussions will not do any good to our country, our church and the
Armenian Diaspora."
Asked about the causes of such discussions and whether the misconduct
of priests could possibly initiate it, Melikyan told that ~Sthe
correlation of certain facts~T might give that impression
~SI cannot state who are behind this and what goals they pursue,
I think - time will reveal it. However, despite the criticism and
a wave of discontent, Holy Etchmiadzin will continue its activities
for the benefit of the people," he added.
As for the behavior of some priests, according to Melikyan, in all
structures there are people having problems with conduct.
"In this regard, Holy Etchmiadzin is the most open structure, since
it immediately reports of church officials suspended from the church
because of their conduct,~T he stressed.
Recently several groups have been created on Facebook, demanding
the resignation of the Catholicos Karekin II. Soon another group
was created in support of Karekin II. At this point there is an
active on-line struggle between the supporters and opponents of
the Catholicos.
news.am
July 22 2011
Armenia
YEREVAN. - Campaign against the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin
II recently unfolded in social networks does not bring honor to its
participants, said the spokeswoman for Karekin II, Father Vahram
Melikyan on Friday.
According to him, Holy Etchmiadzin has never been against discussions.
"We always welcome discussions and suggestions but the recent
discussions in social networks can hardly be called as such. The
language used, as well as insults addressed to the church, do not
bring honor to the participants who call themselves patriots. These
discussions will not do any good to our country, our church and the
Armenian Diaspora."
Asked about the causes of such discussions and whether the misconduct
of priests could possibly initiate it, Melikyan told that ~Sthe
correlation of certain facts~T might give that impression
~SI cannot state who are behind this and what goals they pursue,
I think - time will reveal it. However, despite the criticism and
a wave of discontent, Holy Etchmiadzin will continue its activities
for the benefit of the people," he added.
As for the behavior of some priests, according to Melikyan, in all
structures there are people having problems with conduct.
"In this regard, Holy Etchmiadzin is the most open structure, since
it immediately reports of church officials suspended from the church
because of their conduct,~T he stressed.
Recently several groups have been created on Facebook, demanding
the resignation of the Catholicos Karekin II. Soon another group
was created in support of Karekin II. At this point there is an
active on-line struggle between the supporters and opponents of
the Catholicos.