Pro-Pashinyan bishop accused of assaulting deacon

Bishop Anushavan Zhamkochyan, who is among a group of clerics aligned with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and supports his controversial church reform campaign, assaulted a deacon during a recent altercation, Iravunk reported.

The incident occurred with Jamkochyan’s direct involvement but drew no response from law enforcement, remaining unreported. According to the media outlet, the episode underscores uneven treatment of clergy due to their political stance, with pro-government figures shielded from scrutiny.

Panorama.am could not reach Zhamkochyan for comment.