Armenia puts Church leader on trial for allegedly being a Russian spy
Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.
![The supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church Catholicos Karekin II attending his trial over allegations of serving foreign powers, including Russia. Vagharshapat, Armenia, August 7, 2026 [Screenshot from Reuters Agency File]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-1786163344.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.
![The supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church Catholicos Karekin II attending his trial over allegations of serving foreign powers, including Russia. Vagharshapat, Armenia, August 7, 2026 [Screenshot from Reuters Agency File]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-1786163344.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)







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