A short while ago, it became known that immediately after declaring support for the Armenian Church, an attempt was made by law enforcement bodies to detain the national benefactor Samvel Karapetyan, and at this very moment his residence is being searched.
We strongly condemn this persecution, which is manifestly driven by political motives. We call upon the authorities of the Republic of Armenia to immediately cease these unlawful actions.
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
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