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.
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