Prelate of Van, 1880-1885
In 1878, Khrimyan sent his aid to the starving population of Van and founded an orphanage. In 1878, He began to serve as the Prelate of Van whose seat was at Varagavank.
In 1885 Khrimyan Hayrik was recalled to Constantinople. Turkish authorities did not appreciate his activities.
Later he was sent to Jerusalem, which, in fact, was an exile.
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