WCC expresses deep concern on current situation affecting Armenian Apostolic Church

WCC expresses deep concern on current situation affecting Armenian Apostolic Church

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Fri, 08/07/2026 - 18:44

World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee moderator Bishop Dr Heinrich Bedford-Strohm and WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay expressed deep concern regarding the current situation affecting the Armenian Apostolic Church.

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“ WCC, as a global fellowship of churches, affirms the vital role of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the spiritual, cultural, and historical life of the Armenian people and in the wider Christian family,” said Bedford-Strohm and Pillay. “ As WCC, we express our concern about undue interference in inner church matters.”

Bedford-Strohm and Pillay extended hope and prayers that the conflict will be resolved in a way that will foster the flourishing of the whole Armenian people. They added, “ We uphold the Armenian Church and its people in prayer and support during this time.”

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