PATRIARCHATE OF ARMENIANS OF TURKEY
Paşinyan meets Armenian community, Patriarchate a no-show
As the Armenian community, has Patriarch Maşalyan whom we have chosen to be our 'leader' delivered on his duties? Even the people who would've responded "Yes" to this question are questioning the Patriarchate's attitude during Paşinyan's visit of Turkey. Especially when the Armeno-Turkish relations are fragile as they are, subjecting the Prime Minister of said country to the inner disagreements within Armenia is nothing short of being politically scandalous. The Patriarchate have committed themselves to this scandal last week and has ignored the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Paşinyan's visit to Turkey, if expressed more contemporarily, they've "ghosted" the prime minister.
Crises in Armenian Patriarchate in 19th century Ottoman Empire
Crisis in the patriarchate is not new for the Armenian society of Turkey. During 19th century, many patriarchs had been forced to resign. We talked to Richard Edward Antaramian, faculty member at University of Southern California Contemporary Armenian Studies, about these crises in 19th century.
Etchmiadzin meetings ended: a trustee will be chosen, Ateşyan will resign
The meetings on patriarchal election in Etchmiadzin have ended. It is expected that a değabah (trustee) will be chosen on March 15 and Ateşyan will resign.
Patriarchate's statement before the visit to Etchmiadzin: there cannot be any instruction
Patriarchate of Armenians of Turkey made a statement on the process of election a week after the eruption of the crisis.
“We want to raise more religious officials”
General Vicar of Patriarch Aram Ateşyan talked about the issue of raising new religious officials at the reception for Surp Dzınunt feast. On this wise, we wanted to explore how a religious official is raised.
Mutafyan superannuated, election on the way
The Clerical Assembly of the Patriarchate of Turkey decided to superannuate the Patriarch Mesrob II on the ground that he has been unable to perform his duty for 7 years. It is announced that there will be an application for starting the election process.
Agos headline: demand of election at the door
A group of people from different circles of Armenian society gathered in front of the Patriarchate and demand a patriarchal election, which couldn’t have been done for 8 years. The group placed a black wreath on the door.
“Right to vote cannot be violated”
A group of people from different circles of Armenian society gathered in front of the Patriarchate and demand a patriarchal election, which couldn’t have been done for 8 years. The group placed a black wreath on the door.
Demolition for the landscape plan of the Patriarchate
According to the Mayor of Fatih Municipality, expropriations will be conducted for the landscape plan of the Patriarchate and Surp Hovannes Church in Narlıkapı.
100 bells ring at Kumkapı Patriarchal Church
Surp Badarak mass in memory of April 24 has been held at the Turkey Armenian Patriarchal Church. Led by Deputy Patriarch Aram Ateşyan, the ceremony was also attended by EU Minister Volkan Bozkır. President Erdoğan’s message was also read at the ceremony where white doves symbolizing peace were released and bells were rung 100 times.