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NO BELLS ON HOLY CROSS CHURCH, TURKISH MINISTER SAYS
PanARMENIAN.Net
October 22, 2010 - 12:17 AMT 07:17 GMT
Turkish Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay visited Holy Cross Church
in Akhtamar island in the framework of Van 2033: City of the World
conference on tourism development, Dogan News reported.
The Minister said Turkey "respects each religion, what could be proved
by opening of the Armenian church for a liturgy in September."
However, he said that there will be no bells in the church.
"Holy Cross is a museum and is not meant for religious ceremonies.
Let's not discuss this," Gunay said.
From: A. Papazian
PanARMENIAN.Net
October 22, 2010 - 12:17 AMT 07:17 GMT
Turkish Culture Minister Ertugrul Gunay visited Holy Cross Church
in Akhtamar island in the framework of Van 2033: City of the World
conference on tourism development, Dogan News reported.
The Minister said Turkey "respects each religion, what could be proved
by opening of the Armenian church for a liturgy in September."
However, he said that there will be no bells in the church.
"Holy Cross is a museum and is not meant for religious ceremonies.
Let's not discuss this," Gunay said.
From: A. Papazian