Turkey Discusses Photo of Dadivank Cleric with Weapon and Cross

Turkish media are discussing a photo that has circulated on Twitter, depicting one of the Armenian clergymen holding a cross in one hand and an assault rifle in the other. This information was reported by ermenihaber.am.

According to the source, the photo has been described as 'scandalous' and 'provocative' in the publications of Turkey's leading newspapers, such as 'Sabah' (government-affiliated) and 'Milliyet' (nationalist and pro-government). The image of the armed priest has sparked discontent and anger in Turkish media.

The cleric in the photo is Father Hovhannes Khachaturyan from the Dadivank Monastery complex.