Armenian St. Gregory Illuminator church in Aleppo was not affected by Thursday clashes, Armenian community representative in Aleppo Zhirayr Reisian told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The reports saying the church was damaged were spread by Nouvelles d`Arménie magazine.

“The building of the church was not damaged but a part of the backyard fence was affected,” he added.

Reisian also dismissed rumors saying Armenians are arming to resist attacks of the Syrian opposition groups. According to him, groups of citizens, including people of different nationalities and religions, are formed to patrol the districts.