  Priest says all sects in Armenia financed from common source November 1, 2012 - 17:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - None of the sects existing in the world is of Armenian origin, Priest Ter Shmavon Ghevondyan said. “None of the sects has broken away from the Armenian Apostolic Church. Though a number of sects operate in RA, they don’t criticize one another due to a common financial source,” he told a news conference, adding that sects are registered as religious organizations in Armenia. Asked as to the steps the church takes to cut the number of the sects, Priest Ter Shmavon Ghevondyan linked the problem to the small number of clergymen.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
