As a missing person, the 14-year-old boy has left a note.
30-07-2026 10:18 Armenia Social
armtimes.com 14-year-old Vahe Apikyans, who left home and has not returned, is being searched for as a missing person; he is a student at the Saint Sarkis Church in Yerevan.
This was reported by the local news outlet, Thomas Arakelyan.
The boy left home on the morning of July 29 and did not take any belongings, except for his ecclesiastical vestments; he disappeared leaving a note stating that he renounces worldly life and wishes to become a hermit.
«We believe he may visit a church to pray. We kindly ask that as soon as he is found, please take care of him and inform the family members of the awaited news:
Father: Tigran Apikyan 093-99-56-28
Mother: Gayane Ilina 077-05-19-72
Brother: Sarkis Apikyan 033-30-56-16»,– wrote Thomas Arakelyan on social media.
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