Arriving for Prayer and Asking Questions: Tensions Flare at Hovhannisavank Entrance

“Are you a Christian? Aren’t you ashamed to be asking your question after coming for prayer?” This was the response of Davit Sargsyan, Mayor of Dilijan, to journalists' inquiries at Hovhannisavank.

When asked what significance this day holds for him, he said, “I have learned so many things that it’s hard to explain it all to you right now.”

It should be noted that tensions are periodically escalating at the entrance of Hovhannisavank. Some citizens are reacting very nervously to journalists' questions.