| Hovhannes Tcholakian | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Archeparchy of Istanbul (Armenian) | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Archeparchy of Istanbul (Armenian) |
| In Office | 1966 - |
| Predecessor | Paul Kiredjian |
| Successor | Current |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | April 25, 1943 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1919 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Previous post | Priest |
Hovhannes Tcholakian (born April 12, 1919) is a Turkish-born Armenian Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. As of 2009, he is the oldest serving bishop in Catholic Church.
Tcholakian was born in Istanbul, Turkey and ordained a priest in Istanbul on April 25, 1943. He was appointed bishop on May 23, 1966 and confirmed on January 16, 1967. As of 2009, he holds the position of Archbishop of Istanbul and, at the age of 92, he is the oldest known living bishop still serving a religious position in the church.