Will Armenian Diaspora of Istanbul have a new spiritual pastor?June 8, 2009 - 12:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Bishop Sepuh Chuljyan, can become a potential replacement for Armenian Apostolic Church Patriarch Mesrob II, Today's Zaman reported. Currently Chuljyan acts as the Head of AAC Gugark Eparchy.When questioned by PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, Holy Echmiadzin Press Service refrained from commenting on the news, naming them premature. It's been oven half a year since Mesrob Mutafyan hasn't been able to fulfill his duties because of illness and was replaced by Archbishop Ateshyan. According to Turkish legislation, the Patriarch, who's also the head of Armenian Diaspora in Turkey, is chosen by the Diaspora itself. Later his position is approved by All Armenian Catholic and Turkish Department for Religious Affairs. ![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |