The first meeting of the National Assembly (NA) of Armenia inquiry committee “investigating the problems of the crisis that arose in the [Armenian Apostolic] Church as a result of the activities of a number of clergymen of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church and the resulting failure to fulfill the exclusive mission of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in the spiritual life of the Armenian people, the development of its national culture, and the preservation of national identity” will take place on Monday.

The committee was established at the initiative of the NA ruling majority “Civil Contract” Faction at the October 6 session.

The NA opposition “Armenia” and “Strong Armenia” Factions had announced that they will not join this committee, considering it illegal and unconstitutional.