PATRIARCH MESROB GIVES US ALL A LESSON? |
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Men of religion are usually the more prominent people in their communities. They are wise men. This is what is expected from them. Some satisfy this expectation, some act in the contrary. The Armenian Patriarch Mesrob II has been gaining our respect with his wise approach for years. Free of any complexes, he is a patriarch who watches out for and protects his community.
He is an individual who defends his country against the Armenian diaspora, who shows the courage to voice Turkey's opinions even against his church, who criticizes the unnecessary attitude in the world, including those in France, and who opposes anti-Turkish initiatives all over the world.
There was a very important evaluation by the patriarch in last week's Agos newspaper:
“… The Turkish nationalism and the Armenian nationalism… Neither side can be corrected. Stubbornness rules on both sides. It is very unfortunate as this blocks the younger generations. The Turks are still in the Committee of Union and Progress (İttihat ve Terakki) psychosis, under the Treaty of Sevres paranoia. They cannot take it on their prides. Like we ever do anything as such… The Armenians are no different. The Taşnak Party's publications are apparent…”
Having such a patriarch leading the Armenian community is an opportunity for both our citizens of Armenian descent and for the rest of us.
If only we know how to listen…
If only we try to change ourselves, only if we try to think differently…
Then no one can ever stop Turkey.
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