SUMMARY OF THE BISHOPS' STATEMENT: Vahagn Aleksanyan

Member of Parliament Vahagn Aleksanyan wrote on Facebook: “What we have been saying for months is now being echoed by 10 bishops of the Armenian Apostolic Church. They are speaking out directly, and they are signing their statements. So, who is the 'anti-church' here, ladies and gentlemen, gathered agents of the KGB and their hand-held preachers? Who is anti-church, and who is the defender of the Church?

Summary of the bishops' statement: An examination has confirmed the authenticity of videos featuring Arshak Khachatryan. Ktrich Nersisyan is trying by any means to cover up Arshak's sacrilegious act. Ktrich Nersisyan has been unfaithful to his promise taken during the episcopal consecration to lead the Armenian Church 'with direct doctrine.'