Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, now locked in a public feud with his own church, is confronting a domestic institution defined by decades of Russian influence.
The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the country’s most powerful institutions. Over the past several months, the confrontation between the state and the clergy has been marked by aggressive accusations and political tension. The government has arrested a number of priests, alleging that clergy have been involved in anti-government activities, coup attempts, and inciting violent groups.
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