SOCIETY
Supreme Religious Council expresses support to Bekçiyan
Led by Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the meeting of Supreme Religious Council was held in Moscow. In the concluding statement made after the meeting, a call concerning patriarchal election is made.
Petition campaign for patriarchal election
Patriarchal election has been preoccupying Armenian society for years. Recently, a petition campaign for patriarchal election is launched.
People keep protesting Ateşyan
Protests against Aram Ateşyan, who maintains his seat as General Vicar of the Patriarch, continued this week. People gathered in front of Feriköy Surp Vartanants Church for staging protest.
Rezoning approved for Kamp Armen
Istanbul Municipal Council unanimously approved the rezoning plan for rebuilding Kamp Armen.
Election process on Supreme Spiritual Council's agenda
Bekçiyan, who will meet with Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II in Armenia, will attend Supreme Spiritual Council with Vehapar Karekin II that will convene in Moscow.
Bekçiyan: the process of election should start now
Değabah Archbishop Karekin Bekçiyan released a written statement after his meeting with VADİP (Cooperation and Consultation Platform for Foundations).
Hrant Dink commemorated in Euro Armenian Games
Two teams from Istanbul gained success in Euro Armenian Games which was held in Geneva between April 14 and 16. “Sassoun Lugano” team from Switzerland featured Hrant Dink's photo on their uniform.
Maşalyan: they granted the guarantee of the state
Bishop Sahak Maşalyan released a statement after the meeting at the governor's office concerning the patriarchal election.
Bekçiyan calls for the support of people
Değabah Karekin Bekçiyan released a written statement. He urged the clerics who voted for him to stand up for their votes and asked for the support of the representatives of the Armenian society.
Değabah Bekçiyan: I'll be in Istanbul soon
Değabah and Armenian Primate of Germany Archbishop Karekin Bekçiyan has been in Germany for a while. He announced that he'll be in Istanbul soon and stay in the patriarchate.