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|contents=The 1995 Constitution of Armenia contains the first assertion of freedom of religion in the country’s post-Soviet history. The right guaranteed in Article 8.1 as long as organizations operate “in accordance with the law.” Meanwhile, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church is cited as the national church.  
|contents=The 1990 Declaration of Independence of Armenia guaranteed freedom of conscience. The 1995 Constitution of Armenia contains a more detailed assertion of freedom of religion, emphasizing both separation to church and state and free activity of religious organizations, so long as such activity might be “in accordance with the law.” However, the Constitution cited the distinctive role of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church: "The Republic of Armenia recognizes the exclusive mission of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church as a national church, in the spiritual life, development of the national culture and preservation of the national identity of the people of Armenia."




“Armenia 1995 (rev. 2005).” Constitute. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Armenia_2005?lang=en
“Armenia 1995 (rev. 2005).” Constitute. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Armenia_2005?lang=en
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Freedom of Religion

What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?

Armenia

The 1990 Declaration of Independence of Armenia guaranteed freedom of conscience. The 1995 Constitution of Armenia contains a more detailed assertion of freedom of religion, emphasizing both separation to church and state and free activity of religious organizations, so long as such activity might be “in accordance with the law.” However, the Constitution cited the distinctive role of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church: "The Republic of Armenia recognizes the exclusive mission of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church as a national church, in the spiritual life, development of the national culture and preservation of the national identity of the people of Armenia."


“Armenia 1995 (rev. 2005).” Constitute. Accessed July 19, 2023. https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Armenia_2005?lang=en



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