  Armenian Church of Istanbul was intensively guarded by police platoon at EastertideApril 9, 2007 - 15:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian community of Istanbul traditionally marked Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Virgin Church, residence of Mesrob Mutafyan, Constantinople Patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Editor-in-chief of Istanbul "Marmara" newspaper Rober Hatechian told the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist that no disorders took place during liturgy. "As usual on Easter Day the Patriarch hold a large reception, where outstanding representatives of Armenian community were present. Also on Easter Day and other patronal festivals the church and adjacent streets are intensively guarded by police platoons. Generally I must say that there are always policemen near the Patriarchy in order to prevent incidents. Not only Armenian churches of Istanbul, but also all churches in Turkey marked the Easter Day," Hatechian said. He also added it was the first large service after the assassination of Hrant Dink, "Agos" Armenian-Turkish weekly editor-in-chief, on January 19. 2007. After Hrant Dink's murder Archbishop Mesrob Mutafyan was threatened by physical punishment.  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 Topic Latest news Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia  Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said.Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19.Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |
