His Holiness Karekin II accepts resignation of Rev. Fr. Ruben Yeghiazarian
His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, has accepted the letter of resignation submitted by Rev. Fr. Ruben Yeghiazarian, and a pontifical order defrocking him has been issued. Fr. Yeghiazarian’s primate, His Grace Bishop Sebouh Chouljian of the Diocese of Gougark, had submitted a letter supporting the resignation.
From this day forward, Fr. Yeghiazarian shall be recognized as a layman and be known by his baptismal name, Tigran Yeghiazarian.
