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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Head of Armenian Apostolic Church faces criminal trial amid government dispute

The leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church appeared in court on Friday to face criminal charges. This trial marks the latest development in an ongoing confrontation between the church and the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

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Why It Matters

The trial represents a significant legal and political conflict between the state and the country's most influential religious institution.

Key Facts

  • The head of the Armenian Apostolic Church appeared in court on Friday.
  • The church leader is facing criminal charges.
  • The trial is part of an ongoing confrontation between the church and the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Who's Mentioned

organizationArmenian Apostolic Church“The religious institution involved in the legal dispute”personNikol Pashinyan“Prime Minister of Armenia”locationYerevan“Location of the court appearance”