I Fear Nothing: Archbishop Ajapahyan

"They understood and retreated, therefore it is unnecessary to allow a second attack and defile the spiritual atmosphere of the Mother See a second time. I fear nothing; this accusation is absolutely fabricated and illegal. I have never hidden, avoided, nor have I retracted my statements. I have said that I have done well. My request is to sit in the car and go to the Investigative Committee with my lawyer and present myself," said Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan in an interview with journalists.

Archbishop Mikael noted that the proceedings were initiated on June 17, and they could have isolated him until the 26th inclusive. "They, I am inclined to think, consciously wanted to show their power within the walls of the Mother See; they were unlikely to be unaware that a clerical council was scheduled and that I am the presiding officer next to the Catholicos. They decided to organize a show. They organized it, but it did not work out. Thank you to everyone and to the Catholicos for his high professional conduct," he added.