H.E. The session of preliminary hearings in the criminal case against Karekin the Second Catholicos of All Armenians and six bishops who are members of the Supreme Spiritual Council was scheduled for September 18, 2026 at 15:00 at the Echmiadzin residence. This is reported from the information system of the Mother See. The Catholicos of All Armenians and high-ranking clerics will not appear at the session, according to the right provided by Article 272, Part 4 of the RA Criminal Procedure Code. Their interests will be represented by the defenders.