Armenian authorities will not abandon their attempts to remove the  Catholicos of All Armenians - Government program

ArmInfo. Reforming the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church is vital for resolving the issue of  building a spiritual life based on national values, according to the  Armenian government's program for 2026–2031. 

The program states that reforming the Church aims to bring it into  the sphere of canonization and prevent its politicization. "To ensure  spiritual security, eliminate attempts by external forces to turn the  Armenian Apostolic Holy Church into a base for hybrid warfare, and  reform the Church, efforts will be undertaken to implement the  following measures: the removal (resignation) of the de facto head of  the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church will be ensured, and elections of  the Catholicosate will be held in accordance with established  procedures," the document reads.

Additionally, the authorities plan to ensure the adoption of a new  charter for the Church to establish mechanisms for upholding  established principles, financial transparency, and proper conduct of  the clergy.  The government has also committed to integrating the  clergy into the state social security system and ensuring  transparency in Church financing.