A recent meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia in Ottawa sparked discussions on politically charged issues.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's criticism of the clergy raised a valid point, questioning
why the Church is more preoccupied with politics than with spiritual and moral matters. This argument has led to internal divisions within Armenia, where clerics often act as parallel politicians, discussing and attempting to govern alongside the government.
This phenomenon has become customary, with Armenian clerics weighing in on every issue, regardless of their understanding of it.
Author's summary: Clergy's political involvement sparks divisions in Armenia.