Istanbul Armenian Patriarchate

The Istanbul Armenian Patriarchate is the official religious leadership for Armenians in Turkey, primarily serving the Armenian Apostolic Church community. It functions as a spiritual and administrative authority, overseeing churches, religious services, and community affairs. Established centuries ago, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Holy See of Cilicia and maintains cultural and religious ties to Armenia. The patriarchate also advocates for the rights of Armenians in Turkey and preserves their religious heritage in a historically complex environment.