A Scandal Rocks the Armenian Church Hierarchy: Clerics Face Accusations of Bias In a shocking turn of events, Catholicos Karekin II, the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and six other high-ranking clerics are facing severe backlash over allegations of failing to reinstate a bishop who was unfairly defrocked. The controversy centers around the removal of Bishop Mesrop Akkelian, who was stripped of his position in 2018 following a dispute with the church's leadership. Critics claim that the clerics' decision not to reinstate Bishop Akkelian was motivated by personal and political vendettas rather than a genuine assessment of his conduct. The accusations have sent shockwaves through the Armenian Church, raising questions about the integrity and fairness of its leadership.
Catholicos Karekin II and six other clerics are accused of failing to reinstate a bishop who was defrocked.
