Armenian church Surb Nshan re-opens in Istanbul

The Armenian church of Surb Nshan has re-opened in Istanbul’s Kartal district after reconstruction.

Kartal mayor Altınok Öz, city administration members, Vicar of the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople, the Archbishop, Aram Ateshian, clergymen, Armenian and Turkish citizens attended the opening ceremony.

A liturgy was served and the church was consecrated afterwards.