Armenia arrests Apostolic archbishops in church-state rift DW 10/16/2025
Armenian authorities detained senior clergy and raided diocesan properties amid growing church-government conflict and political mobilization ahead of 2026 parliamentary elections.
Move To Arrest Another Armenian Archbishop Sparks Brawl As Church-State Standoff Escalates
The police operation against Archbishop Ajapahian highlights growing tensions between Armenia's government and the clergy, with accusations of power grabs looming over the investigation.