Father Serop Azarian, a minister of the Western Diocese in the United States of America, wrote:
“I, Father Serop Azarian, a servant of Christ, a forgotten clergyman of the Western Diocese in the United States of America, stand steadfastly, unconditionally, uncompromisingly, and firmly beside the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, its armed and pilgrim clergy, and the enthroned Patriarch of the Holy Illuminator, His Holiness Karekin II, as well as the persecuted and imprisoned clergy.
I pray for the peace and steadfastness of our Holy Church.
Heavenly King, preserve Your Church unshakable and preserve in peace those who believe in Your name.”