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Sept 19 2010
Taraf: The whole country of Turkey can not lift a 100 pound cross
September 19, 2010 | 18:41
Today, the Turkish press is actively discussing the liturgy in the
Surb Khach Church on Akhtamar Peninsula in Van. It is noteworthy that
articles abound in criticism of Turkish authorities about the fuss
over «not placing the Cross for technical reasons». In particular, the
analytical journalist, Ayse Gyur, in his article in the newspaper
Taraf, shows some sarcasm while drawing parallels with the «inability»
to lift 100kg weight on the 10-15 meter high dome.
«In a country where construction firms are able to build 270 meter
tall skyscrapers, how is the Governor of Van not embarrassed by
claiming that he can not lift and place a 100 kg iron cross at some
10-15 meters? The crisis was overcome by the innovative entrepeneurs
of Van, and the cross was erected. Unfortunately, not atop the dome,
where it would have been acceptable to the Armenian community»,-
writes Gyur.
It is worthy of note that the September 19 liturgy in the Surb Khach
Church is the first in 100 years and only the Armenian Patriarchate of
Constantinople is participating in the liturgy in Surb Khach. The Holy
See of Echmiadzin, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Holy
See of Cilicia refused to take part in the liturgy in Surb Khach (Holy
Cross) due to the Turkish authorities' decision to install the cross
on the church after the liturgy.
http://news.am/eng/news/31488.html
From: A. Papazian
Sept 19 2010
Taraf: The whole country of Turkey can not lift a 100 pound cross
September 19, 2010 | 18:41
Today, the Turkish press is actively discussing the liturgy in the
Surb Khach Church on Akhtamar Peninsula in Van. It is noteworthy that
articles abound in criticism of Turkish authorities about the fuss
over «not placing the Cross for technical reasons». In particular, the
analytical journalist, Ayse Gyur, in his article in the newspaper
Taraf, shows some sarcasm while drawing parallels with the «inability»
to lift 100kg weight on the 10-15 meter high dome.
«In a country where construction firms are able to build 270 meter
tall skyscrapers, how is the Governor of Van not embarrassed by
claiming that he can not lift and place a 100 kg iron cross at some
10-15 meters? The crisis was overcome by the innovative entrepeneurs
of Van, and the cross was erected. Unfortunately, not atop the dome,
where it would have been acceptable to the Armenian community»,-
writes Gyur.
It is worthy of note that the September 19 liturgy in the Surb Khach
Church is the first in 100 years and only the Armenian Patriarchate of
Constantinople is participating in the liturgy in Surb Khach. The Holy
See of Echmiadzin, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Holy
See of Cilicia refused to take part in the liturgy in Surb Khach (Holy
Cross) due to the Turkish authorities' decision to install the cross
on the church after the liturgy.
http://news.am/eng/news/31488.html
From: A. Papazian