Faith
Evangelical Leaders Praise Armenia’s PM for Scripture
Faith Facts
- Armenia hosted its first national prayer breakfast, gathering over 300 guests committed to faith, dialogue, and unity.
- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan recited Psalm 32:1 by memory and emphasized the importance of seeking God in national life.
- Senior pastors and leaders, including Jim Garlow, called the PM’s act of quoting Scripture from memory “powerful” and “an inspiration.”
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recitation of Psalm 32:1 at Armenia’s inaugural national prayer breakfast was met with strong affirmation from Evangelical leaders. American and British faith leaders praised his commitment to embedding God’s Word in the public sphere, even as he faces opposition at home.
The event drew prominent pastors, Catholic and Anglican bishops, and over 300 attendees from diverse faith backgrounds. The organizers aimed to foster unity and reconciliation in Armenia, rooted in its Christian identity.
Pashinyan’s participation drew criticism domestically due to ongoing tensions with the national church, including the arrest of several church leaders. Despite these challenges, the breakfast was marked as a moment of spiritual reflection and public acknowledgment of faith’s central role in society.
Jim Garlow stated, “I have been with 13 Heads of State over the past few years, but this is the FIRST time I have ever heard a Head of State quote by memory an entire chapter of the Bible.”
Christian Solidarity Worldwide’s Mervin Thomas called Pashinyan “an inspiration” for publicly quoting Scripture from memory, underscoring the event’s spiritual significance in a time of trial.
Church leaders and civil organizers reiterated that the gathering was a spiritual act, not a political one, pointing Armenia toward hope and prayer.