Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Kharput

The Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Kharput was a modern eparchy (Eastern Catholic diocese) and remains a titular see of the Armenian Catholic Church (sui iuris (Armenian Rite in Armenian language).

History

It was created on 1 May 1850,[1] on territory in Turkey previously without proper Ordinary of the particular church.

Its seat was in the Turkish town of Elazığ.

It was suppressed in 1972.

Episcopal Ordinaries

(all Armenian Rite)

Suffragan Eparchs (Bishops) of Kharput

Titular see

It is now a titular see,[2] from the date of suppression.

It remains vacant, without a single incumbent.

References

  1. "Kharput". Catholic Encyclopedia.
  2. Annuario Pontificio 2013 (Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2013, ISBN 978-88-209-9070-1), p. 911

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