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Bekçiyan calls for the support of people
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.
31 March 2017 Haber Merkezi
Değabah Bekçiyan: I'll be in Istanbul soon
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.
27 March 2017 Haber Merkezi
Aram Ateşyan resigns as the chair of Hovagim 1461 Foundation
Aram Ateşyan resigns as the chair of Hovagim 1461 Foundation
Aram Ateşyan announced that he resigned as the chair of Hovagim 1461 Foundation, which was supposedly established “to solve the problem of legal entity of the patriarchate” and has been at the center of Beykoz land debates.
16 March 2017 Miran Manukyan
What happened in the patriarchate yesterday?
What happened in the patriarchate yesterday?
Istanbul Governor’s Office interfered in the patriarchal election. During the election of değabah, a notice signed by the deputy governor was sent to the patriarchate, claiming that starting the election process is “legally” impossible. Ateşyan and Maşalyan will try to meet with the governor and explain the process.
16 March 2017 Miran Manukyan
“His Eminence Aram’s resignation would solve everything”
“His Eminence Aram’s resignation would solve everything”
Emphasizing that the notice from the governor’s office rendered the patriarchate dysfunctional, His Eminence Sahak Maşalyan stated that a meeting should be held in governor’s office immediately, His Eminence Aram should resign and His Eminence değabah Karekin Bekçiyan should take up the position.
16 March 2017 Haber Merkezi
Elected değabah Bekçiyan: we will go to the governor’s office
Elected değabah Bekçiyan: we will go to the governor’s office
Archbishop Karekin Bekçiyan, who elected as the değabah by the Clerical Assembly, made a statement about the notice from the governor’s office which states that “the election is legally impossible”.
16 March 2017 Haber Merkezi
“Interference of the governor’s office is unlawful”
“Interference of the governor’s office is unlawful”
People are reacting against the interference of the governor’s office in the patriarchal election. Lawyer Sebu Aslangil stated that the notice of the governor’s office is unlawful.
15 March 2017 Uygar Gültekin
Governor’s Office interferes in the patriarchal election
Governor’s Office interferes in the patriarchal election
Istanbul Governor’s Office interfered in the process of patriarchal election. In a notice sent to the patriarchate by deputy governor, it is stated that it is “legally” impossible to start the process.
15 March 2017 Haber Merkezi
Three candidates for değabah election
Three candidates for değabah election
In the process of patriarchal election, Armenian society waits for the değabah (trustee) election. The election will be held on March 15. The result is expected to be announced on the same day.
9 March 2017 Miran Manukyan
The solution of Bekdjian against Ateşyan
The solution of Bekdjian against Ateşyan
Metropolite of the Diocese of Gougark Archbishop Sebouh Chouldjian, one of the natural patriarchal candidates, spoke to Agos and stated that Armenian Primate of Germany Archbishop Karekin Bekdjian should be supported in değabah election. He also stated that he will come together with Armenians of Turkey as the patriarchal candidate.
9 March 2017 Miran Manukyan
Crises in Armenian Patriarchate in 19th century Ottoman Empire
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.
8 March 2017 Rupen Varjabedyan
“Dadyan Mangadun” waits for support from foundations
“Dadyan Mangadun” waits for support from foundations
A project is offered to the administration of Dadyan Foundation in terms of the renting of the old school building.
7 March 2017
Maşalyan: my anger overshadowed my personality
Maşalyan: my anger overshadowed my personality
“I have the right to be the değabah (trustee), but there is a better candidate than me and His Eminence Ateşyan: His Eminence Karekin Bekdjian. I consider and suggest him as the değabah candidate with his easygoing character that would relive the tension and his years of experience in administration.”
2 March 2017 Miran Manukyan
Assessments from Bekdjian and Ateşyan
Assessments from Bekdjian and Ateşyan
After the meeting in Etchmiadzin, Primate Diocese of the Armenian Church of Germany Karekin Bekdjian and General Vicar of the Patriarch of Istanbul Aram Ateşyan assessed the developments.
2 March 2017 Miran Manukyan
Etchmiadzin meetings ended: a trustee will be chosen, Ateşyan will resign
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.
24 February 2017 Alin Ozinian
“Ateşyan should clear the way for the election”
“Ateşyan should clear the way for the election”
What does Armenian society think about the crisis in the patriarchal election?
24 February 2017
How was February 16 protocol issued?
How was February 16 protocol issued?
Bedros Şirinoğlu, Efrim Bağ, Harun Keçecioğlu, Melkon Karaköse, Sebu Aslangil, Nurhan Çetinkaya and Toros Alcan told about February 16 protocol, which triggered the debate in Armenian society of Turkey.
23 February 2017
Tricks and unanswered questions once again
Tricks and unanswered questions once again
This week, Agos headlined the crisis in the patriarchal election and the meeting that was held last week and caused a chaos. We are reminding the unanswered questions concerning the secret meeting.
23 February 2017
Bishops' meetings in Etchmiadzin to start on Thursday
Bishops' meetings in Etchmiadzin to start on Thursday
Bishop Sahak Maşalyan, General Vicar of the Patriarch Aram Ateşyan and Primate Diocese of the Armenian Church of Germany Karekin Bekdjian will come together with Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II in Etchmiadzin in Armenia. The meetings are expected to start on Thursday.
21 February 2017 Haber Merkezi
Patriarchate's statement before the visit to Etchmiadzin: there cannot be any instruction
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.
20 February 2017 Haber Merkezi
Nor Zartonk: game of thrones continues
Nor Zartonk: game of thrones continues
Nor Zartonk made a statement on the crisis concerning the patriarchal election that started with the resignation of Sahak Maşalyan. Stating that the protocol signed in the secret meeting is invalid for Armenian society, Nor Zartonk urged Ateşyan to resign and demanded institutions managed by “wealthy men” become transparent and accountable.
20 February 2017 Haber Merkezi
Catholicos Karekin II suspends the protocol and calls Ateşyan and Mutafyan to Etchmiadzin
Catholicos Karekin II suspends the protocol and calls Ateşyan and Mutafyan to Etchmiadzin
After Maşalyan's resignation, a protocol was issued in a secret meeting that was held before the meeting of VADİP (Cooperation and Consultation Platform for Foundations), foundation chairs and executives. Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II made a statement on the recent developments. Catholicos stated that the protocol is against the traditional procedure.
17 February 2017 Miran Manukyan
Patriarchal election: the date is set, chaos is growing
Patriarchal election: the date is set, chaos is growing
After the resignation of Sahak Maşalyan, the head of the Clerical Assembly, the debate on election continues. The date is set for the election, but the reactions don't stop.
16 February 2017 Uygar Gültekin
Critical development in patriarchal election: Head of Clerical Assembly Sahak Maşalyan resigned
Critical development in patriarchal election: Head of Clerical Assembly Sahak Maşalyan resigned
Deadlock of patriarchal election caused a crisis in the patriarchate. Head of Clerical Assembly Bishop Sahak Maşalyan released a written statement today and announced that he has resigned.
13 February 2017 Haber Merkezi
Nothing new about the “new curriculum”
Nothing new about the “new curriculum”
Ministry of Education is renewing the curriculum, but there are severe criticisms.
3 February 2017 Uygar Gültekin
“We want to raise more religious officials”
“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.
27 January 2017 Julia Kütnaroğlu
Savior's birth as a refugee
Savior's birth as a refugee
On the occasion of Surp Dzınunt feast, Bishop Sahak Maşalyan assessed the meaning of Jesus Christ's birth in a barn in Bethlehem and its message for the present day.
6 January 2017 Episkopos Sahak Maşalyan
Common demand: electing the patriarch right away
Common demand: electing the patriarch right away
Thinking Platform (Düşünce Platformu) held its first public meeting concerning the patriarchal election on December 13.
15 December 2016 Rupen Varjabedyan
Submission to ECHR for the return of Sis Catholicosate
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.
8 December 2016
“We did what we had to do”
“We did what we had to do”
The Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey made an important decision concerning the patriarchal election. With the decision of the Clerical Assembly, the process of election has officially started. Leading the meeting of the Assembly, Bishop Sahak Mashalian answered the questions concerning the background of this decision and the course of the election process. He stated that a committee consisting of clerics will apply for election.
8 November 2016 Miran Manukyan
Shamiram Chilingirian, daughter of Rupen Sevag, dies at 102
Shamiram Chilingirian, daughter of Rupen Sevag, dies at 102
Shamiram Chilingirian, daughter of the genocide victim Rupen Sevag, died at 102 on October 17 in Nice.
21 October 2016 Haber Merkezi
Bombs hit Armenian neighborhoods in Aleppo
Bombs hit Armenian neighborhoods in Aleppo
On September 30, Armenian neighborhoods Nor Gyuğ (new village) and Villa had been hit by rockets, killing 11 Armenians and wounding 11. People also are wounded in the attacks on October 3.
3 October 2016