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AKHTAMAR CHURCH PREPARES FOR SECOND MASS
Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
www.trt-world.com
Sept 5 2011
A second mass will be held on 11 September at the historical Armenian
Church bearing the same name as Akdamar Island, in Gevas district of
Van province.
The first mass at the Akdamar Church was held last year on 19
September.
Preparations are underway in Gevas district for the mass which is
expected to attract more people than last year. Teams are currently
constructing the Akdamar Dock, where the boats carrying the passengers
approach and the Akdamar overpass.
Gevas District Governor Yusuf Guni inspected works on site, and said
they are ready for 11 September and will host their guests in the
best way possible.
From: A. Papazian
Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
www.trt-world.com
Sept 5 2011
A second mass will be held on 11 September at the historical Armenian
Church bearing the same name as Akdamar Island, in Gevas district of
Van province.
The first mass at the Akdamar Church was held last year on 19
September.
Preparations are underway in Gevas district for the mass which is
expected to attract more people than last year. Teams are currently
constructing the Akdamar Dock, where the boats carrying the passengers
approach and the Akdamar overpass.
Gevas District Governor Yusuf Guni inspected works on site, and said
they are ready for 11 September and will host their guests in the
best way possible.
From: A. Papazian