ISTANBUL ARMENIANS SUE TURKISH MINISTRY AND GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
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March 9 2011
Armenia
Armenians of Istanbul have opened a third case against the Interior
Ministry and the Istanbul Governor’s Office over the decision not
to permit an election for a new patriarch, Hurriyet Daily News &
Economic Review reports.
The lawsuit was issued by an individual whose name was not made public.
Last December the initiative group “We want to elect our own patriarch”
organized a press conference, saying they want to elect a religious
leader who will represent Armenian community.
Istanbul Armenians collected 5, 359 signatures to oppose Turkish
Government’s decision appointing a patriarch vicar replacing current
Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople Mesrob Mutafyan.
Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople Mersrob Mutafyan is permanently
ill. One group within the Armenian community considers they should
elect a new patriarch, whereas another group, objects to this, saying
it is against traditions to elect a new patriarch while the elected
one is still alive.
From: A. Papazian
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