Any step that could undermine the Church`s internal peace and call  into question its sacred mission is unacceptable - statement

ArmInfo.The clergy and church communities of the Patriarchal Delegation of Western Europe are following with deep concern the undesirable and disturbing  events unfolding in the Republic of Armenia in recent months. The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church has been and remains a firm supporter of the Christian faith, the Armenian soul, identity, and national unity for centuries, as noted in a statement issued by the clergy and church communities of the Patriarchal Delegation of Western Europe.

It emphasizes that any step that could undermine the Church's  internal peace and call into question its sacred mission is  unacceptable. "We are following with concern the criminal cases  brought by the state bodies of the Republic of Armenia against the  clergy. Justice, transparency, and mutual love have been and remain  the fundamental principles of our Christian faith and democracy. We  call on and expect that the authorities of the Republic of Armenia be  guided by the principles of justice, impartiality, human rights, and  the rule of law. As always, and especially in these difficult days,  together with our spiritual brothers and believers, we unanimously  and unconditionally support His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme  Patriarch of All Armenians, in continuing his sacred mission and  service in Armenia and the Diaspora.  May the Lord turn away from us  all division and hostility. We pray to God that love, hope, faith,  and unity will spread among us for the benefit of strengthening our  people and state. As the Apostle Paul exhorts:  "Let all  that you do  be done with love," the statement reads.