Armenian church reopens in Istanbul

January 9, 2012 - 13:01 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Surp Krikor Lusavorich Armenian Church reopened in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday, Jan 8, after a restoration by Sisli Municipality.

According to Anatolian news agency, a religious ceremony was held at the church in Istanbul's Karakoy neighborhood with participation of Sisli Mayor Mustafa Sarigul and Armenian Deputy Patriarch of Constantinople, Archbishop Aram Ateshyan.

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