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Pope Leo XIV in Ankara with 'Peace' Message
Pope Leo XIV, President of the Vatican City State and spiritual leader of Catholics, conveyed the message to journalists on the special plane flying to Ankara, "We hope to emphasize how important peace is for the whole world." The Pope, who was welcomed by clerics and ministers at Esenboğa Airport, visited Anıtkabir. The Pope, also welcomed with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex, held a private meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
27 November 2025
Paşinyan meets Armenian community, Patriarchate a no-show
As the Armenian community, has Patriarch Maşalyan whom we have chosen to be our 'leader' delivered on his duties? Even the people who would've responded "Yes" to this question are questioning the Patriarchate's attitude during Paşinyan's visit of Turkey. Especially when the Armeno-Turkish relations are fragile as they are, subjecting the Prime Minister of said country to the inner disagreements within Armenia is nothing short of being politically scandalous. The Patriarchate have committed themselves to this scandal last week and has ignored the Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Paşinyan's visit to Turkey, if expressed more contemporarily, they've "ghosted" the prime minister.
27 June 2025
Vartan Estukyan
Difficult to understand the attitude of the Patriarchate / AGOS Editorial
The Patriarchate may believe its stance is justified from its own perspective. However, two issues arise here. First, during a visit of such historical significance for Turkey-Armenia relations, the Patriarchate’s stance is hard to comprehend. Beyond that, there are basic rules of courtesy that should be shown to a guest. Second, we must ask this: Is the Catholicos truly a figure entirely outside of politics? Disagreeing with some of Pashinyan’s statements, is one thing, but the Catholicos has also been deeply involved in Armenian politics. We surely remember the support he gave to the opposition movement against Pashinyan in recent years. And earlier years are a completely separate matter.
26 June 2025
The Patriarchate brought shame upon the Armenian community
Last week, while wars continued in our region, geopolitical developments changed at an untraceable speed, and diplomacy in the world was completely devastated, President Erdoğan took a historical and hopeful step by inviting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to Istanbul for a working visit. While this historically significant visit for Turkey and Armenia was taking place, we witnessed another disgrace that would cause a source of shame for the history of Istanbul Armenians – which we hope will not be repeated – and will be written as a black stain on the history of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey. In the absence of the Patriarch, and probably with instructions from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Patriarchate officials locked the doors of the Patriarchate and played the "we're not home" game with a guest who came to their house, even though they were inside.
26 June 2025
Ari K. Demircioğlu
Historic Greek Orphanage in Istanbul Set to Be Transformed Into a Hotel: “The Patriarchate had to make a rational decision”
After years of legal battles, efforts to find funding for the renovation of the dilapidated The Pringipos Greek Orphanage (İstanbul-Turkey) , which was returned to the Greek community, have been unsuccessful. The Ecumenical Patriarchate decided to “take the necessary steps to develop tourism activities.” Laki Vingas, who has been working for years to find resources, said in a statement to Agos, “It is impossible for such a large building to survive without a source of income. The Patriarchate had to make a rational decision,” and emphasized that there was no political intervention.
15 June 2025
İşhan Erdinç
Gomidas in Kütahya (Gudina) after 155 years
October 20, 2024 was recorded in the city memory of Kütahya as the day that priest Gomidas was remembered publicly for the first time in his birthplace. Gomidas begins his autobiography with the lines, “I was born on September 26, 1869 in the city of Gudina (Kütahya) in Asia Minor, they named me Soğomon.” Based on this document, many Armenians in the past went to Kütahya to see the city where Gomidas was born, and if they could, even the house where he was born. This time, we hit the road to Kütahya as a guest of the Kütahya City Council History, Cultural Heritage and Local Values Working Group.
14 November 2024
Pakrat Estukyan
Critical development for the the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem’s properties in Turkey: Maryakop Foundation acquires its legal entity
There has been an important development regarding the Maryakop Armenian Church Foundation, which was established to manage the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem’s properties in Turkey but was given the status of “fused foundation” (foundation with no service left) by the General Directorate of Foundations (GDF) in 1973. A court ruling finalized that the foundation would not be deemed as an fused foundation. Following the decision, the General Directorate of Foundations sent a letter to the relevant places stating that the Maryakop Foundation will be removed from the status of fused foundation and will be registered as an active community foundation.
9 October 2024
İşhan Erdinç
The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos celebrated with a one-week delay in Soumela
The Leavetaking (Apodosis) of the Dormition of the Theotokos was commemorated at the historic Monastery of Panagia Soumela in Trabzon, Turkey. Nationalist circles oppose the mass almost every year. This year, the mass was postponed to August 23. The mass was held without the participation of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeos.
25 August 2024
Bottomless pits of history
This is not a classic family history search story. Uskan investigates her grandmother, who passed away when Uskan was 16, and whose Armenian identity she knew nothing about because grandmother kept it a secret, and of course her mother Maria, in her village, through official documents and possible church records. This is a search that considers it natural not to find anything because it Uskan aware of what has happened. She wanders through the narrow streets of Adana, the dilapidated corridors of the Apkarian School, and the wild nature of the countryside, turning the camera into a hand that touches the present.
14 July 2024
Pınar Öğünç
The restoration of Diyarbakır Surp Sarkis Church has started
The restoration of the Surp Sarkis Armenian Church in Diyarbakır began with prayers. The prayer was led by Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of the Armenian community in Turkey. Patriarch Maşalyan also delivered messages about the Armenians' history in the region.
28 June 2024
First step for the renovation of Diyarbakır Surp Sarkis Church
The first step towards the renovation of the Surp Sarkis Armenian Church, which has been in ruins for years in Diyarbakır (Dikranagerd), will be taken on June 13. Work will begin with the funds allocated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. However, additional resources need to be found to complete the project.
24 May 2024
Miran Manukyan
Rakel Dink: Once again, they threw the injustice onto our face
Rakel Dink, who made the opening speech of the "Minority Rights in the Centennial of the Republic" conference organized by the Hrant Dink Foundation, touched upon the release of Ogün Samast, the perpetrator of the Hrant Dink murder, 16 years and 10 months after the assassination. Rakel Dink said, "Our quest of justice in Hrant’s case has never been that this or that person is given three or five years more or less. Since day one, we said this darkness should be questioned. We said delivering justice in this case is essential to the democratization of this country. In the wake of what happened, how can we possibly wish that this decision brings all the best to our country?"
17 November 2023
Paylan: “This is an imposition”
Garo Paylan, deputy of Peoples’ Democratic Party, defines new electoral regulation for minority foundations as an imposition.
23 June 2022
Malatya Üç Horan Church in preparation for the first Mass in years
The restoration work at the Üç Horan (Surp Yerrortutyun) Armenian Church in Malatya has been completed. The building, which will serve as both a church and a cultural center, will host the first Mass in decades, on August 29.
9 August 2021
"A state that strives to certify its idiocy to prove that it is not the assassin"
Hrant Dink's commemoration was held online this year due to the pandemic. Hrant Dink's wife Rakel Dink made a speech in front of the headquarters of Agos, where Hrant Dink was murdered. She emphasised the responsibility of the state in the assassination of Hrant Dink. Here is the Rakel Dinks's speech.
19 January 2021
Trans-regional covid-19 solidarity and collaboration by Armenian physicians
U.S. based Armenian physicians are engaged in providing Armenia all the assistance they can . For example, they have shared the technology that converts anesthesia devices into breathing equipment . Furthermore, they have also established a network of information sharing and support between Armenia and healthcare experts based in cities where there are substantial number of Armenian residents including Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Toronto , Montreal , Paris, London , Lyon, Moscow and Buenos Aires
8 April 2020
AGOS EDITORIAL/ This election will open wounds
However, Bishop Maşalyan and Archbishop Ateşyan have not been attentive to these and other concerns voiced by community members. They are continuing their campaigns. From the look of the scene, it is clear that following through with this election in this haphazard fashion will severely damage us.
4 November 2019
Clergy chooses Maşalyan for Deghabagh
5 July 2019
Miran Manukyan
Historic decision on Sanasaryan Han
26 February 2018
Uygar Gültekin
Ateşyan finally steps down
General Vicar of Armenian Patriarch of Turkey Archbishop Aram Ateşyan announced that he resigned in a meeting with some foundation executives and benefactors. Ateşyan also sent an official letter to Değabah Bekçiyan, informing that Bekçiyan has the responsibility to carry out the election process and he will hand over the administrative duties. It is expected that the process will accelerate now.
25 May 2017
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Aram Ateşyan resigns
Archbishop Aram Ateşyan, General Vicar of Armenian Patriarch of Turkey, resigned.
24 May 2017
Supreme Religious Council expresses support to Bekçiyan
Led by Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the meeting of Supreme Religious Council was held in Moscow. In the concluding statement made after the meeting, a call concerning patriarchal election is made.
19 May 2017
Haber Merkezi
Petition campaign for patriarchal election
Patriarchal election has been preoccupying Armenian society for years. Recently, a petition campaign for patriarchal election is launched.
17 May 2017
Haber Merkezi
People keep protesting Ateşyan
Protests against Aram Ateşyan, who maintains his seat as General Vicar of the Patriarch, continued this week. People gathered in front of Feriköy Surp Vartanants Church for staging protest.
17 May 2017
İşhan Erdinç
Rezoning approved for Kamp Armen
Istanbul Municipal Council unanimously approved the rezoning plan for rebuilding Kamp Armen.
16 May 2017
Haber Merkezi
Election process on Supreme Spiritual Council's agenda
Bekçiyan, who will meet with Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II in Armenia, will attend Supreme Spiritual Council with Vehapar Karekin II that will convene in Moscow.
11 May 2017
Haber Merkezi
Bekçiyan: the process of election should start now
Değabah Archbishop Karekin Bekçiyan released a written statement after his meeting with VADİP (Cooperation and Consultation Platform for Foundations).
21 April 2017
Haber Merkezi
Hrant Dink commemorated in Euro Armenian Games
Two teams from Istanbul gained success in Euro Armenian Games which was held in Geneva between April 14 and 16. “Sassoun Lugano” team from Switzerland featured Hrant Dink's photo on their uniform.
21 April 2017
İşhan Erdinç
Maşalyan: they granted the guarantee of the state
Bishop Sahak Maşalyan released a statement after the meeting at the governor's office concerning the patriarchal election.
1 April 2017
Haber Merkezi
Bekçiyan calls for the support of people
Değabah Karekin Bekçiyan released a written statement. He urged the clerics who voted for him to stand up for their votes and asked for the support of the representatives of the Armenian society.
31 March 2017
Haber Merkezi
Değabah Bekçiyan: I'll be in Istanbul soon
Değabah and Armenian Primate of Germany Archbishop Karekin Bekçiyan has been in Germany for a while. He announced that he'll be in Istanbul soon and stay in the patriarchate.
27 March 2017
Haber Merkezi
Aram Ateşyan resigns as the chair of Hovagim 1461 Foundation
Aram Ateşyan announced that he resigned as the chair of Hovagim 1461 Foundation, which was supposedly established “to solve the problem of legal entity of the patriarchate” and has been at the center of Beykoz land debates.
16 March 2017
Miran Manukyan
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