Armenian premier proposes performing national anthem at Sunday  services in Armenia`s churches 

ArmInfo.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan proposed an innovation in the canons of Sunday liturgy in the churches of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC).

"In 301, the Armenian Apostolic Church was established by the state,  by a state decision.  I believe it would be appropriate for choirs in  all churches to sing the national anthem of the Republic of Armenia  before Sunday liturgies-at 10:55 a.m.," he wrote on social media last  night.  

As the Prime Minister stated this morning during a Facebook live  broadcast, this is in accordance with the text of the liturgy. It  mentions a "supreme state," so it is important to sing the anthem,  emphasizing the connection between the "supreme" and "earthly"  states.

Furthermore, it turns out Pashinyan has decided to take his  patriotism even further. "I believe we should also discuss the issue  of displaying the national flag of the Republic of Armenia either at  the entrance to or inside churches located within the territory of  the Republic of Armenia, which is an accepted practice in a number of  countries," he said.

As a reminder, according to the Constitution, Armenia is a secular  state, where church and state are separated. At the same time, the  "exclusive mission" of the Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC) in  preserving national identity is recognized.