Armenian Church
Armenian Church to hold Services in Turkey
Feb/12/11 Archived in:Armenia/Turkey | Culture
The Surp Giragos Armenian Church, restored in a joint effort of diaspora Armenians and the Diyarbakir Metropolitan Municipality, will be open to hold the Divine Liturgy.
http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=church-in-diyarbakir-prepares-for-religious-ceremony-2011-02-07
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Conference on Armenia in Prague
Feb/08/11 Archived in:Culture
The event, organized by the Jewish Cultural Center in Prague, focussed on Armenia’s Christian heritage. Read the article
Akdamar rite spurs search for Armenian legacy in Turkey's East
Sep/25/10 Archived in:Culture
Akdamar rite spurs search for Armenian legacy in Turkey's East
The historic religious ceremony held Sept. 19 at an Armenian church in eastern Turkey will have long-lasting effects, according to Armenians who anticipate more churches being restored and more people reclaiming their ethnic identities. “Families from all corners of Turkey are coming to us in search of the roots of their families. Members of my own family have changed their identity cards to be listed as Christian,” sayd Archbishop Aram Ateşyan”. Read Further...
The historic religious ceremony held Sept. 19 at an Armenian church in eastern Turkey will have long-lasting effects, according to Armenians who anticipate more churches being restored and more people reclaiming their ethnic identities. “Families from all corners of Turkey are coming to us in search of the roots of their families. Members of my own family have changed their identity cards to be listed as Christian,” sayd Archbishop Aram Ateşyan”. Read Further...