Archbishop Sahak Mashalian suggests establishing synod to address  issues related to Church-State relations

ArmInfo. Archbishop Sahak Mashalian of Constantinople has suggested the establishment of a synodal structure to address issues related to Church- State  relations.

In his address to the participants of the Episcopal Assembly, the  Archbishop noted that some bishops, as well as Catholicos of All  Armenians Karekin II, were unable to participate in the assembly.  Mashalian emphasized that the Supreme Spiritual Council has  discredited itself, and for this reason, there is a need to create a  synodal structure that would include some opposition clergy as well.  The Archbishop expressed hope that the synodal structure would pave  the way for finding solutions with the Armenian authorities, viewing  this structure as a transitional solution. Additionally, Mashalian  suggested  setting a specific date for the convening of the National  Church Council.