Yerevan November 1
Ani Mshetsyan. At today's meeting, the Supreme Spiritual Council in Holy See of Echmiatsin touched upon the issue of the upcoming LGBT Christians forum in Yerevan.
According to the press service of the Catholicos , members of the Supreme Spiritual Council expressed their concern about these undesirable circumstances, stressing that advertising for homosexual behavior poses a threat to traditional national values.
During the discussions, the Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, presented his point of view on this issue, noting that this forum causes widespread discontent among the residents of Armenia, and that Armenians have always been faithful to traditional values.
"God created commandments and moral norms for people. However, attempts are being made to escape from these norms and spread under the guise of ensuring human rights and freedoms. The Holy Church of Christ has already expressed its position in connection with homosexuals – calling this phenomenon unacceptable and urging those who have sinned to repent. The actions of the LGBT community are reprehensible, "concluded Karekin II. Tonote from November 15 to 18, a forum of LGBT Christians is planned in Armenia in Yerevan.