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Features | 07.07.06 | 16:00

“Love and Loyalty”: Marriage in secret, in an environment of fear

By Vahan Ishkhanyan
ArmeniaNow reporter
Harut and Misha got married in Echmiadzin last Sunday. In case you don’t know, those are both men’s names. Harut and Misha are gay.

Of course, it was a symbolic ceremony, as the Armenian Apostolic Church does not condone gay marriages. They exchanged rings in the church and staged a small wedding party at a restaurant with Misha’s mother and their friends. They came from Paris especially to exchange vows in Echmiadzin.

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Marcel (unverified)
19.08.2011 13:45
Big big congratulations to you guys! All my esteem and admiration goes to your courage and the will to get married in the holiest place in Armenia. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you an amazing future together, you are a true inspiration!!
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Bozhidar (unverified)
31.07.2010 20:29
I'm so glad that you guys are together and love each other. The fact that you were married in the most "holly" church in Armenia sends a clear message to the public. Armenia has a problem accepting gay people but that will change. Celebrate your freedom and be happy! Im from Bulgaria and things are not that much better, but recently there is been more media coverage of gay topics such as gay marriage, gay rights, the gay parade....the last parade was a month ago and it was the biggest with over 700 participants.....it proved that society needs time to accept gay people....I hope to see you guys at the Sofia Pride 2011 in June next year!
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Misha and Harout (unverified)
12.01.2010 15:58
Thank you, Marisha. Yes, we are still together. And we are still in love. Pachikner ;)
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Marisha (unverified)
07.01.2010 01:24
I know it's been a while since this article was written, but I hope you guys are still together. You are such an inspiration. And an amazingly cute couple too. Ser ev havatarmutiun dzez. Inchpes naev, Shnorhavor Surb Tsnund ev Amanor! :)
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