CHURCHES
Submission to ECHR for the return of Sis Catholicosate
Catholicos of Cilicia Aram I stated they will make a submission to ECHR for the return of Sis Catholicosate.
What do young Armenians expect from the patriarch?
On October 26, the Clerical Assembly of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey decided to superannuated Patriarch Mesrob II, paving the way for the process of election which has been expected for a long time. We asked young Armenians, who have never voted before, about their expectations, criticisms and assessment concerning the patriarchal election.
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.
Archbishop Hovhannes Tcholakian passed away
Having served as the spiritual leader for Catholic Armenians in Turkey for 78 years, Archbishop Hovhannes Tcholakian has passed away.
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
A historical event happened in 7th century (628) is the source of celebration of Khachverats (the Exaltation of the Holy Cross), which is one of the five major holidays of our church. Before the feast that will be celebrated in our churches on Sunday, it is better to remember the historical background.
The church to be turned into a library in Kayseri
The renovation work in Surp Asdvadzadzin Church, which had been used as sports facility for about 40 years, is started. The church will serve as a library.
Archbishop Bekdjian: “Ateşyan pretends that he is the patriarch”
Archbishop Karekin Bekdjian, Primate Diocese of the Armenian Church of Germany, urged Armenians in Istanbul to be more determinate in terms of demanding a patriarchal election.
Orthodox and Catholic churches to pray against ecological crisis
Last year on September 1, Catholic and Orthodox churches held “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation” together for the first time. This year, the mass will be held in Istanbul.
“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.
Agos headline: we hope this malignity brings about election
In the headline of this week's Agos, there are reactions of Armenian society toward General Vicar of Armenian Patriarch in Turkey Archbishop Aram Ateşyan's letter to President Erdoğan. The editorial points at an election.