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May 4 2011
Turkish President may attend opening ceremony of Armenian church in
Istanbul (photo, video)
May 04, 2011 | 00:04
Turkish President Abdullah Gul may attend the opening ceremony of
Vordvots Vorotman Armenian church in Istanbul. The renovation works at
the church are nearly completed.
The restoration of the church, built by Polish architect of Armenian
descent, Grigor Amira Palyan in the 19th century, started within the
framework of `Istanbul 2010-European Capital of Culture' project with
the support of the state. The Turkish government covered 70% of
expenses of renovation works, whereas 30% was provided by Fund of the
Armenian Church in Kumkapi.
Architect Gevorg Karagyozyan told Armenia News-NEWS.am correspondent
that for the first time in history Turkey funded reparation of the
Armenian church. `The church has not been operating for 100 years. It
will be restored without any architectural changes,' he said.
Karagyozyan said U.S. $ 1,5 m was allocated to repair the church.
The rumors have it that Turkish President Abdullah Gul will attend the
opening ceremony of Vordvots Vorotman church. The workers said many
Turkish officials have visited the church to get acquainted with the
renovation works.
From: A. Papazian
May 4 2011
Turkish President may attend opening ceremony of Armenian church in
Istanbul (photo, video)
May 04, 2011 | 00:04
Turkish President Abdullah Gul may attend the opening ceremony of
Vordvots Vorotman Armenian church in Istanbul. The renovation works at
the church are nearly completed.
The restoration of the church, built by Polish architect of Armenian
descent, Grigor Amira Palyan in the 19th century, started within the
framework of `Istanbul 2010-European Capital of Culture' project with
the support of the state. The Turkish government covered 70% of
expenses of renovation works, whereas 30% was provided by Fund of the
Armenian Church in Kumkapi.
Architect Gevorg Karagyozyan told Armenia News-NEWS.am correspondent
that for the first time in history Turkey funded reparation of the
Armenian church. `The church has not been operating for 100 years. It
will be restored without any architectural changes,' he said.
Karagyozyan said U.S. $ 1,5 m was allocated to repair the church.
The rumors have it that Turkish President Abdullah Gul will attend the
opening ceremony of Vordvots Vorotman church. The workers said many
Turkish officials have visited the church to get acquainted with the
renovation works.
From: A. Papazian