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Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Kharput

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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

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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 and was suppressed in 1972.

Episcopal Ordinaries

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(all Armenian Rite)

Suffragan Eparchs (Bishops) of Kharput

Titular see

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

It remains vacant, without a single incumbent.

References

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