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Status of Hagia Sophia can be changed by presidential decree (upd)

Politics

Turkey has begun preparations for opening Hagia Sophia as a mosque

Jul 12, 2020 | 15:22

Turkish authorities have begun conducting inspections in Hagia Sophia as part of preparations so that the monument can be used for Muslim prayer, as reported by ANA-MPA, a day after the Turkish Council of State decided to pave the way for its conversion from a museum...

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Archbishop of Cyprus: Turks are uncivilized and coarse – Europeans are indifferent

Albanian Archbishop about Hagia Sophia: This decision turns us back to dark times

Archbishop of Cyprus: I did not contact Ecumenical Patriarch for Hagia Sophia because Turks have been monitoring our phones

Holy Synod of Orthodox Church of Ukraine discussed measures for protection and safety of faithful from coronavirus

Russian Orthodox Church about Hagia Sophia: We regret that our concern has not been heard

Georgian Patriarchate calls on the Turkish authorities not to make Hagia Sophia a mosque

Metropolitan of Belgium: How can we forget that we celebrated the Lord’s Resurrection under these circumstances?

Dioceses of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Metropolitan of Belgium: They should respect the great importance of Hagia Sophia for Christians, Orthodox and even more so for Greeks

Jul 12, 2020 | 19:17

Discomfort of Church of Crete for Penal Code

Ecumenical Patriarchate

Church of Crete: Hagia Sophia is not deleted or written off

Jul 12, 2020 | 17:32

Feast of Saint Euphemia was celebrated in emotionally charged atmosphere at Ecumenical Patriarchate

Ecumenical Patriarchate

Feast of Saint Euphemia was celebrated in emotionally charged atmosphere at Ecumenical Patriarchate

Jul 11, 2020 | 18:45

Joe Biden: Erdogan should reverse his decision on Hagia Sophia

Jul 11, 2020 | 18:09

Joe Biden: Erdogan should reverse his decision on Hagia Sophia

Politics

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has expressed regret over the conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, saying he has asked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to reverse his decision. "The Hagia Sophia is an architectural marvel and a treasured...

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Pope Francis approved change to Lord’s Prayer (Our Father)

Pope Francis is “saddened” over Hagia Sophia

Jul 12, 2020 | 18:05

With a brief and absolutely neutral reference to the issue of Hagia Sophia, Pope Francis commented on what was happening...

Glykatzi-Ahrweiler on Hagia Sophia: I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that the mosaics are in tears

Glykatzi-Ahrweiler on Hagia Sophia: I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that the mosaics are in tears

Jul 11, 2020 | 18:30

Speaking on ERT TV, Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler was shocked by the decision of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Hagia Sophia....

Continual provocations by Turkish media: Decision on Hagia Sophia is being drafted (upd)

How international press comments on Erdogan’s decision on Hagia Sophia

Jul 11, 2020 | 17:55

Following the decisions by the Supreme Administrative Court of Turkey and Recep Tayyip Erdogan that provide for the conversion of...

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Has Constantinople Fallen?

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Has Constantinople Fallen?

By Metropolitan Gabriel of Nea Ionia, Filadelfeia, Irakleio, and Chalkidona One wonders if, for the second time in the history...

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