In Sight
Convene the Ecclesiastical Assembly
Are we confused yet? The two most important institutions in Armenian life are confronting each other in a seemingly endless conflict of escalation. Once marked by public unity within the clergy, the Church has been rocked by defections and calls for the Catholicos’ resignation. It seems that each day, a new bishop is either investigated, arrested or declares rebellion while the Mother See waits for the storm to pass.
Many among the faithful have been shocked by this level of disunity with
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True, the state does not prevail if Karekin II resigns.
It is also true, that the church does not prevail if Karekin II does not resign.
I do not believe that the church will be hopelessly divided and lose its direction if Karekin II resigns.
On the contrary, it is more likely that it will be the beginning of a new era for a more transparent, responsive ecclesiastical hierarchy in Etchmiadzin.
I’m sorry but thinking that “a new era for a more transparent, responsive ecclesiastical hierarchy in Etchmiadzin” will begin because Karekin II resigns is not guaranteed. An open “Ecclesiastical Assembly” is the only way we have a chance to come out of this crisis unified. The Assembly also is no guarantee either, because of our brokenness as human beings, yet it’s our only chance.