On the invitation of the Constantinople Patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic Church, archbishop Mesrop Mutafyan and Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinope Bartholomew I Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II left for Istanbul on a ministerial visit. During the 7 days of his stay Garegin II will visit Armenian sacred places, will bless the Armenian community of Istanbul, will meet with Armenian intelligentsia and youth. June 25 the Supreme Patriarch will serve a liturgy in Surb Astvatsatsin Cathedral in Istanbul. The Catholicos of All Armenians will also meet with Istanbul Governor, reports St. Echmiadzin Press Service.