Career
He was chosen because of the old age of the Catholicos to assist him in his duties. Born Harutyun Gulesserian, Babken I served as Coadjutor for the period 1931 to 1936, whereas Catholicos Sahag II served from 1902-1939, outliving him.
He was chosen because of the old age of the Catholicos to assist him in his duties. Born Harutyun Gulesserian, Babken I served as Coadjutor for the period 1931 to 1936, whereas Catholicos Sahag II served from 1902-1939, outliving him.