I Did Not Invite Nikol Pashinyan to Leave; He Was Already Exiting – The Spiritual Leader of Sisian on the Incident in the Church

The priest of the Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Sisian, Father Pargev Zeynalyan, spoke to Yerkir.am about the incident that occurred today between him and Pashinyan at the church.

- Father Pargev, how do you comment on the situation in the church and the fact that an armed group entered?

- It is his issue where he will enter. I just advised him to wait for God’s judgment, nothing more.

- You left the Prime Minister's hand in the air; why?

- That is a personal approach.

- Did you invite Pashinyan to leave the church?

- I did not invite Nikol Pashinyan to leave; he was already exiting.

- It’s visible in the footage that you did not greet the Prime Minister.

- Yes.

- Is your personal attitude conditioned by the situation created in Syunik Province?

- No, my personal attitude has been shaped long ago.

- And what is the mood among the people of Sisian?

- Various, all sorts.

- What is the psychological state due to the border changes?

- The municipality has already expressed its views regarding the border changes.

- I would like to hear your comment on today’s incidents in Syunik.

- Please, it is uncomfortable to speak at length right now; if possible, let’s talk later.

PS: Our sources recently informed that the police are currently conducting a search at Father Pargev’s house. More details to follow.