Catholicos's Statement Triggers Various Reactions: Announcement

On April 14, the statement made by His Holiness the Catholicos in response to a query from News.am has sparked various reactions, including inappropriate and unnecessary comments and evaluations.

We must emphasize that the stance of the Catholicos fully aligns with the humanitarian mission and values professed by the Holy Church of Christ. Therefore, it is essential not to politicize the position of the Catholicos and to avoid engaging in fruitless debates.

Unfortunately, the thoughts expressed by the Catholicos have been presented in fragments, and references to the second president of Armenia have been taken out of context and distorted.

All comments and evaluations concerning the Holiness's appeal should be made strictly in accordance with the content of the text, and there should be necessary decorum and civility when expressing views and opinions, especially when it is done by individuals in official positions.

The Catholicos's appeal to everyone is to unite in the spirit of fraternity and, with combined efforts, to address the challenges our homeland and our people face in this difficult situation brought about by the pandemic.