Post Patriarch Passing Progress Possible

I agree with your assessment and the implications of this election. The Turkish meddling in the affairs of our church is not only contrary to the “freedom of religion” expressed in the Treaty of Lausanne but has succeeded in dividing the Armenian community. This process was aided and abetted by Archbishop Ateshian. The “palace intrigue” during the locus tenes fiasco was a ploy of Ateshian. Have we forgotten his disgraceful “apology” to the Turkish government after the German Parliament Genocide recognition. We all understand the delicate balance that lay and clergy leaders must maintain to function in anoppressive society. Ateshian , however, makes little effort to use his position to protect Armenian interests. Garo Paylan, who is under much more risk , works tirelessly to keep Armenian issues public. Instead, Ateshian played embarrassing games with our church playing right into the Turkish hands.
In addition, as vicar the last several years, he has done very little to advance issues that desperately need an Armenian presence…… properties of Armenian foundations, the status of Holy Cross at Aghtamar, other properties that the Turks wither ignore or unilaterally work on(Ani complex, Mren Cathedral). What about the forty plus year closure of the Armenian seminary. How long before very few qualify for the Turkish requirements for eligibility. No leadership. He is not qualified. We hope that another candidate prevails.