Christmas is a symbol of renewal, according to Christian tradition. Nikol Pashinyan has called for significant reforms and initiated measures aimed at modernizing the Armenian Church, which some interpret as a challenge to Catholicos Garegin II.

Garegin II, who has faced increasing criticism from some church leaders, is seeing growing support for reforms from various bishops and Armenian authorities. Recently, Pashinyan and several church hierarchs signed a roadmap for the renewal of the church, signaling a period of change.

Observers have noted that much of the public defense of Garegin II comes from outside Armenia, particularly from Russia, where he leads a church diocese. Some comparisons and commentary have been made in this context, reflecting differing perspectives on church leadership.

Regardless of these debates, Pashinyan appears focused on implementing reforms and guiding the Armenian Church through a process of modernization.