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Patriarch '''Nourhan Manougian''' ({{langx|hy|Ամենապատիւ Տէր Նուրհան Արքեպիսկոպոս Մանուկեան Երուսաղէմի Հայ Պատրիարք}}; born 24 June 1948) is the 97th [[Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem]] serving the [[Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem]] of the [[Armenian Apostolic Church]]. He is the 97th in the succession of Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem, succeeding Patriarch [[Torkom Manoogian]], who served for 22 years (1990–2012). Manougian was elected as Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem on 24 January 2013.<ref name="armenianweekly1">{{cite web |author= |url=http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/01/24/archbishop-nourhan-manougian-elected-armenian-patriarch-of-jerusalem/ |title=Archbishop Nourhan Manougian Elected Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem |publisher=Armenian Weekly |date= |accessdate=2013-10-14 |archive-date=2018-07-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726135031/https://armenianweekly.com/2013/01/24/archbishop-nourhan-manougian-elected-armenian-patriarch-of-jerusalem/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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Patriarch '''Nourhan Manougian''' ({{lang-hy|Սրբազան Նուրհան Մանուկեան}}, {{lang-he|נורהאן מנוגיאן}}; born 24 June 1948) is the 97th [[Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem]] serving the [[Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem]] of the [[Armenian Apostolic Church]]. He is the 97th in a succession of Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem succeeding Patriarch [[Torkom Manoogian]], who served for 22 years (1990–2012). Manougian was elected as the 97th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem on 24 January 2013.<ref name="armenianweekly1">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/01/24/archbishop-nourhan-manougian-elected-armenian-patriarch-of-jerusalem/ |title=Archbishop Nourhan Manougian Elected Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem |publisher=Armenian Weekly |date= |accessdate=2013-10-14}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Patriarch Nourhan Manougian was born on 24 June 1948 in [[Aleppo]], [[Syria]]. His baptismal name was Boghos. After completing his primary education at the Haigazian School of Aleppo, he studied at the Theological Seminary of [[Antelias]] in [[Lebanon]] from 1961. He went to the Jarankavoratz Theological Seminary of the [[Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem]] in 1966. He was ordained a deacon in 1968 and in 1971 ordained as celibate priest by Patriarch [[Yeghishe Derderian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armenianchurch.org/index.jsp?sid=1&id=4070&pid=85&lng=en |title=Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin |publisher=The Armenian Church |accessdate=2013-10-14}}</ref>
Manougian was born on 24 June 1948 in [[Aleppo]], [[Syria]]. His baptismal name was Boghos. After completing his primary education at the Haigazian School of Aleppo, he studied at the Theological Seminary of [[Antelias]] in [[Lebanon]] from 1961. He went to the Jarankavoratz Theological Seminary of the [[Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem]] in 1966. He was ordained a deacon in 1968 and in 1971 ordained as celibate priest by Patriarch [[Yeghishe Derderian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armenianchurch.org/index.jsp?sid=1&id=4070&pid=85&lng=en |title=Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin |publisher=The Armenian Church |accessdate=2013-10-14}}</ref>


In 1972, he became Pastor of the Armenian community in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1974, Father Manougian returned to the Middle East and served as the pastor to the Armenian communities of Jaffa and Haifa in Israel. He also taught at the Sts. Tarkmanchatz School in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter.
In 1972, he became pastor of the Armenian community in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1974, Manougian returned to the Middle East and served as the pastor to the Armenian communities of Jaffa and Haifa in Israel. He also taught at the Sts. Tarkmanchatz School in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter.


In 1979, Father Manougian served the Armenian Community in Almelo, the Netherlands. In 1982 he studied at The General Theological Seminary, upon invitation by the Primate of the Armenian Church of America, Archbishop Torkom Manoogian. Father Manougian graduated in 1985. During his time in America, Father Manougian served as Pastor to communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Springfield, Massachusetts, and Houston, Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/news-and-media/news/new-patriarch-of-jerusalem/ |title=Armenian Church |publisher=Armenianchurch-ed.net |date= |accessdate=2013-10-14}}</ref>
In 1979, Manougian served the Armenian Community in Almelo, the Netherlands. In 1982 he studied at The General Theological Seminary, upon invitation by the Primate of the Armenian Church of America, Archbishop Torkom Manoogian. Manougian graduated in 1985. During his time in America, Manougian served as pastor to communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Houston, Texas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/news-and-media/news/new-patriarch-of-jerusalem/ |title=Armenian Church |publisher=Armenianchurch-ed.net |date= |accessdate=2013-10-14 |archive-date=2017-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202044219/http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/news-and-media/news/new-patriarch-of-jerusalem/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Patriarchate of Jerusalem==
==Patriarchate of Jerusalem==
In 1998, Father Nourhan Manougian was elected as the Grand Sacristan of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem and in 1999 ordained a Bishop. In 2000 he was ordained as Archbishop by Catholicos [[Karekin II]], [[Catholicos of All Armenians]]. In 2009 he became Patriarchal Vicar, supervising the Patriarchate. On 24 January 2013 Archbishop Nourhan Manougian was elected as the 97th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem. On June 4, 2013 he was officially enthroned.
In 1998, Manougian was elected as the Grand Sacristan of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem and in 1999 ordained a bishop. In 2000 he was ordained as archbishop by Catholicos [[Karekin II]], [[Catholicos of All Armenians]]. In 2009 he became patriarchal vicar, supervising the patriarchate. On 24 January 2013, Manougian was elected as the 97th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem. On 4 June 2013, he was officially enthroned.


Since his enthronement, His Beatitude Archbishop Nourhan Manougian has undertaken already several renewing projects, such as renovations of St. James Cathedral; as well as participating in the extensive renovations of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Edicule in the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
Since his enthronement, Manougian has undertaken already several renewing projects, such as renovations of St. James Cathedral; as well as participating in the extensive renovations of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Edicule in the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.{{fact|date=January 2024}}


On February 6, 2014, His Beatitude Nourhan Manougian received the Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree from the General Theological Seminary in Manhattan, New York.
On February 6, 2014, Manougian received the honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from the General Theological Seminary in Manhattan, New York.{{fact|date=January 2024}}


In July 2021 Manougian signed a contract with Australian-Jewish businessman Danny Rothman (aka Rubenstein) to lease about 25% of the [[Armenian Quarter]] in [[Jerusalem]]'s [[Old City (Jerusalem)|Old City]] for 98 years without letting out the details of contract.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-65876162 BBC website, June 20, 2023]</ref><ref>[https://www.newarab.com/news/pa-jordan-withdraw-recognition-armenian-patriarch New Arab website, ''Palestinian Authority, Jordan withdraw recognition of Jerusalem's Armenian patriarch over property deals'' article May 12, 2023]</ref><ref>[https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-jerusalem-land-lease-crisis-israel/32462272.html Radio Free Europe, ''Jerusalem Armenians Fear Shadowy Land Deal Marks 'Beginning Of The End' '', article by Amos Chapple dated June 16, 2023'']</ref><ref>''Exclusive to TML: Purported Land Sale in Armenian Quarter Will Damage Christian Presence in Jerusalem'' [https://themedialine.org/by-region/purported-land-sale-in-armenian-quarter-will-damage-christian-presence-in-jerusalem/]</ref>


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His Beatitude

Nourhan Manougian
Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem
ChurchArmenian Apostolic Church
SeeApostolic See of St. James in Jerusalem
Elected24 January 2013 and enthroned on 4 June 2013
PredecessorTorkom Manoogian
Personal details
Born (1948-06-24) 24 June 1948 (age 76)
Aleppo, Syria
NationalitySyrian, Palestinian, Israeli
DenominationArmenian Apostolic

Patriarch Nourhan Manougian (Armenian: Ամենապատիւ Տէր Նուրհան Արքեպիսկոպոս Մանուկեան Երուսաղէմի Հայ Պատրիարք; born 24 June 1948) is the 97th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem serving the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem of the Armenian Apostolic Church. He is the 97th in the succession of Armenian Patriarchs of Jerusalem, succeeding Patriarch Torkom Manoogian, who served for 22 years (1990–2012). Manougian was elected as Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem on 24 January 2013.[1]

Background

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Manougian was born on 24 June 1948 in Aleppo, Syria. His baptismal name was Boghos. After completing his primary education at the Haigazian School of Aleppo, he studied at the Theological Seminary of Antelias in Lebanon from 1961. He went to the Jarankavoratz Theological Seminary of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem in 1966. He was ordained a deacon in 1968 and in 1971 ordained as celibate priest by Patriarch Yeghishe Derderian.[2]

In 1972, he became pastor of the Armenian community in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1974, Manougian returned to the Middle East and served as the pastor to the Armenian communities of Jaffa and Haifa in Israel. He also taught at the Sts. Tarkmanchatz School in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter.

In 1979, Manougian served the Armenian Community in Almelo, the Netherlands. In 1982 he studied at The General Theological Seminary, upon invitation by the Primate of the Armenian Church of America, Archbishop Torkom Manoogian. Manougian graduated in 1985. During his time in America, Manougian served as pastor to communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Houston, Texas.[3]

Patriarchate of Jerusalem

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In 1998, Manougian was elected as the Grand Sacristan of the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem and in 1999 ordained a bishop. In 2000 he was ordained as archbishop by Catholicos Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. In 2009 he became patriarchal vicar, supervising the patriarchate. On 24 January 2013, Manougian was elected as the 97th Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem. On 4 June 2013, he was officially enthroned.

Since his enthronement, Manougian has undertaken already several renewing projects, such as renovations of St. James Cathedral; as well as participating in the extensive renovations of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and the Edicule in the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.[citation needed]

On February 6, 2014, Manougian received the honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from the General Theological Seminary in Manhattan, New York.[citation needed]

In July 2021 Manougian signed a contract with Australian-Jewish businessman Danny Rothman (aka Rubenstein) to lease about 25% of the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem's Old City for 98 years without letting out the details of contract.[4][5][6][7]

References

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  1. ^ "Archbishop Nourhan Manougian Elected Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem". Armenian Weekly. Archived from the original on 26 July 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  2. ^ "Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin". The Armenian Church. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Armenian Church". Armenianchurch-ed.net. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
  4. ^ BBC website, June 20, 2023
  5. ^ New Arab website, Palestinian Authority, Jordan withdraw recognition of Jerusalem's Armenian patriarch over property deals article May 12, 2023
  6. ^ Radio Free Europe, Jerusalem Armenians Fear Shadowy Land Deal Marks 'Beginning Of The End' , article by Amos Chapple dated June 16, 2023
  7. ^ Exclusive to TML: Purported Land Sale in Armenian Quarter Will Damage Christian Presence in Jerusalem [1]
Religious titles
Preceded by Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem
2013–present 		Succeeded by
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