Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople, Armenian religious center in Kumkapı, Turkey
The Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople operates from the Surp Asdvadzadzin Patriarchal Church, directing religious activities for Armenian Orthodox Christians in Turkey.
Sultan Mehmed II established the patriarchate in 1461 after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, appointing Hovakim I as the first Armenian Patriarch.
The Patriarchate publishes theological and historical content through its annual review Shoghagat and a bilingual weekly bulletin named Lraper.
The institution serves approximately 70,000 Armenian Orthodox believers across Turkey and maintains 50 churches and 2 chapels throughout the country.
The Patriarchate represents the largest Christian community in Turkey and holds jurisdiction over Armenian Orthodox believers in both Turkey and Crete.
Inception: 1461
Part of: Armenian Apostolic Church
Website: http://turkiyeermenileripatrikligi.org
GPS coordinates: 41.00450,28.96120
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:54
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