Tense Situation at Hovhannes Vank: Defrocked Father Aram Remains at the Church

At Hovhannes Vank, defrocked Stepan Asatryan (formerly known as Father Aram) is conducting a wedding ceremony. Police are monitoring the church grounds to prevent any issues from arising.

It should be noted that the Mother See issued a statement yesterday announcing that Father Aram Asatryan has been defrocked. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that he will visit Hovhannes Vank on Sunday to attend the mass conducted by Stepan Asatryan.

In a conversation with MediaHub, the Mother See stated that the wedding ceremony conducted by Stepan Asatryan is considered invalid. In fact, all ceremonies conducted by defrocked clergy are deemed invalid. "I must emphasize that all this is illegal," said Father Yesayi Artyunyan, director of the Mother See's information system.

The situation remains tense at Hovhannes Vank as Stepan Asatryan refuses to leave the church.