Akdamar Church, situated in Türkiye's eastern province of Van, marks its 11th Holy Mass since reopening in 2010 after a 95-year break, symbolising unity and celebrating religious freedom.
The cathedral is considered one of the finest remaining examples of medieval architecture and UNESCO has added it to its list of tentative World Heritage sites. / Photo: Van Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Sahak Mashalian, the head of the Armenian Patriarchate in Türkiye, and his deputy Sirvan Murzyan and priest Hovagim Seropyan came to the island along with his clergy to conduct the ceremony in the Akdamar Church. "We have performed a ritual in peace and well-being. Performing these rituals in such special places is one of the best indicators of freedom of belief and worship in Türkiye," he said.
The ancient church is opened for worship once a year with the special permission of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry.Türkiye's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has carried out extensive renovation and restoration work to bring the medieval church back to its former glory.
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