What is Happening in Hovhannavank is Absolutely Unacceptable: Ara Zohrabyan

Lawyer Ara Zohrabyan stated that two priests rushing to Hovhannavank were detained by police and later released, knowing they would not go to the church.

It should be noted that yesterday the priests received summons to appear before the Investigative Committee, and since this morning, police have been monitoring their movements.

According to the lawyer, both the chairman of the monastic council and he were not allowed to approach Hovhannavank. “The ceremony has been obstructed, which is problematic under both civil and spiritual laws. It is a criminal act. What is happening in Hovhannavank is absolutely unacceptable. Everything is being done for the defrocked priest to conduct the liturgy undisturbed,” said Zohrabyan.