Lviv city council deputy Vardkes Arzumanyan was the first to blow the whistle on vandals, appealing to the department for the protection of Lviv historical heritage. According to Father Tadeos, he was approached by a city official who offered help in renovating the cross – at the Armenian community expense.

According to deputy Arzumanyan, the Armenian community had repeatedly asked the policy to beef up security in the area.

“The area near the church is frequently the scene of mobster gatherings who behave in indecent way. We do not believe the vandalism was targeted against the Armenian church. If an Orthodox church were in this area, it would have been desecrated too. I hope, the new police chief will pay due attention to protecting historical sights in Lviv. Police patrol cars can be parked in the area and this can stop the vandals,” the deputy stressed.