Oriental Orthodox
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GwenGovernment Investigates Systemic Crisis in Armenian Apostolic Church, Threatens Leadership Change
The Armenian Prime Minister has announced an investigation into what he describes as a “systemic crisis” within the Armenian Apostolic Church. This move comes shortly after the government...
Law enforcement agencies in Armenia investigating report on Armenian Apostolic Church, PM Pashinyan says criminal case will be opened if necessary
The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church has come under scrutiny following a report that raised serious concerns about internal practices. Law enforcement agencies in Armenia are currently investigating the...
World Council of Churches Expresses Concern Over Armenia’s Handling of Armenian Apostolic Church Dispute
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has raised concerns over the treatment of the Armenian Apostolic Church by Armenian authorities, highlighting the risk of state interference in the...
Prosecutor Resigns in Armenian Catholicos Case After Three Judges Decline to Proceed
The prosecutor in the criminal case against Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II and six senior clerics has resigned, marking another significant development in a stalled legal process....
Armenian Parliament Establishes Commission to Investigate Crisis Within Armenian Apostolic Church
The Armenian National Assembly has announced the formation of a parliamentary commission tasked with investigating a crisis within the Armenian Apostolic Church. The commission, established through an order...
Baton Rouge Armenian Apostolic Church Hosts Feast of the Holy Translators to Celebrate Faith and Culture
St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church in Baton Rouge is preparing to host its annual Feast of the Holy Translators on October 11, offering the community a chance to...
Ethiopian Orthodox Patriarch Urges Politicians to Avoid Ruthlessness Toward God’s People
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Patriarch His Holiness Abune Mathias urged political leaders across the country to refrain from being “ruthless on God’s people” during his speech at the...
WCC hosts Ethiopian church leaders’ consultation to renew cooperation efforts
The World Council of Churches (WCC) hosted a consultation for Ethiopian church leaders from 6–10 July at the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey. The meeting aimed to strengthen church...
Ethiopian Government Lifts Entry Ban on Three Orthodox Archbishops
The Ethiopian government, under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has announced the lifting of an entry ban on three Ethiopian Orthodox Church archbishops, marking a potential shift in the...
