 PM sends condolences to Istanbul over Armenian spiritual leader's death March 9, 2019 - 10:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed condolence on the passing of the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople Mesrob Archbishop Mutafyan. "As a church leader, he made an invaluable contribution to the revival of national-spiritual life in Turkey and the consolidation of the Armenian Church and the Armenian community," Pashinyan said. "Mesrob Archbishop Mutafyan enjoyed high reputation for his activities and will remain in our memory as a spiritual leader devoted to his mission." Archbishop Mutafyan was diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and was able to carry out his duties throughout the past several years. The Armenian community has been in the process of electing a new religious leader ever since. The Turkish state, however, argued that under Armenian Church traditions a new Patriarch can be elected if Mesrob II either dies or resigns.   Top stories The poll shows that 55% of Armenians would vote for My Step if national elections were held next Sunday. Pashinyan laid flowers at the memorial to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of genocide throughout the world. A member of the My Step party, Gayane Vardanyan took her infant child to work at the Yerevan City Council. "Armenia is on its way to being one of next year’s most talked-about destinations," says the magazine.   Partner news |  Latest news Pashinyan: New Wizz Air routes set to boost tourist flow to Armenia  "This is an important development, set to help increase the number of tourists coming to Armenia in 2020," he said.Large US military convoy enters Syria from Iraq – report According to reports, the U.S. vehicles made their way to several of their posts in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate.Dozens wounded in second night of clashes in Beirut Protesters threw bottles and fireworks at police officers, who responded with tear gas and water cannon.Iran building campsite near St. Thaddeus Armenian monastery The campsite is set "to bring comfort to the visitors of the UNESCO-registered place of worship." |
