Retired Armenian pastor released on bail after two weeks’ detention 12 January 2013 News Retired Iranian-Armenian pastor Vruir Avanessian has been released on bail after two weeks in detention. Pastor Vruir was arrested on 27 December alongside a number of converts to Christianity, and taken to Evin Prison. During his detention, the pastor, who retired because of ill health, had to be taken to hospital on several occasions for kidney dialysis, wearing prison clothes and accompanied by guards. He was finally released on bail on Thursday, 10 January. His condition is said to be stable. Pastor Vruir served as the leader of Armenian and Persian-language churches for many years, but retired following a kidney transplant and diabetes diagnosis. Quoting the contents of this article in part is permitted. However, no part of it may be used for any fundraising appeal, or for any publication where donations are requested. Share and spread the word! Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to print (Opens in new window) Print More Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket