On November 10, an extraordinary meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, chaired by the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II.
First, the Catholicos and the members of SSC prayed for the comfort of the souls of the brave people who died as a result of the war unleashed by Azerbaijan, with the direct participation of Turkey in Artsakh, in recent weeks.
The Primate of the Artsakh Diocese Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan provided information on the situation in Artsakh.
Under the current circumstances, the members of the Supreme Spiritual Council considered it important to maintain national unity, sobriety and vigilance, at the same time condemning emotional manipulations and manifestations of violence.
The need to resolve this difficult situation only through political processes, by the joint efforts of competent and capable forces was emphasized. In this regard, the important mission of the Armenian Church was stressed in favor of strengthening the atmosphere of national solidarity and mutual understanding.
Issues related to the work of clergymen with the military and the families of the victims, as well as the organization of taking care of the needs of the families displaced from the settlements of Artsakh were also discussed.
