Mher Grigoryan Comments on Incident at Hovhannes Church: 'There Are Ways to Express Opinions'

Vice Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan commented on the incident that occurred at Hovhannes Church where a citizen attempted to protest against a defrocked priest performing a service. He expressed his disagreement with the manner in which the opinion was voiced, stating, 'But what way did he express his opinion—by shouting in the church? I do not agree that this is the right format for expressing an opinion.'

Before offering his comments, the vice prime minister inquired about the slogan that the citizen had shouted. According to journalists, the individual was shouting that the defrocked clergyman could not conduct the service.

Grigoryan emphasized that in a democracy, everyone is entitled to express their views, but it must be done respectfully and legally. 'There are ways and formats for expressing opinions,' he highlighted.