  Aram Ateshyan elected Co-Patriarch of Constantinople  July 2, 2010 - 11:21 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The spiritual council of Constantinople Patriarchate of Armenian Apostolic Church has approved the candidacy of His Eminence Archbishop Aram Ateshyan to the post of Co-Patriarch by the majority of votes. Current Patriarch Mesrob Mutafyan, 54, who will remain the spiritual leader of the Armenian community until the end of his life, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia after serving in the position for 11 years. In December 2009, the spiritual council submitted an application to the relevant authorities regarding the selection of a co-ruler. The election was initially scheduled for May 12, but was postponed due to some discord within the community.   Top stories 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. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC  Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations.Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |
