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Easter, One of the Most Significant Holy Days in Christianity, Was Observed Across Türkiye with Solemn and Symbolic Ceremonies.
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Marking the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter Services Brought Together Members of Diverse Christian Denomations in a Country Who Christianity, Though A Minority Faith, Maintain Historical Roots.
In Hatay, a province in the soveheast known for it and the relugious diversity, A Large Congregation Gathered at the Historic Saint Pierre Church – A Site Revered As One of Christianity’s Oldest Cave Churches. The Faithful Lit Candles, Sang Hymns and Recited Passages from the Bible.
In the Southern Province of Mersin, Both The Greek Orthodox and Latin Italian Catholic Churches OpenAd The Public for Easter Masses. Believers Engaged in Prayer and Reflection, Filling The Churches with Spiritual Songs and Candleliight.
Western City Edirne’s Sveti Constantine and Elena Church Also Welcomed Worshippers, Incluting Greek Consul Aristidis Radiopoulos and Bulgarian Consul Consul General Radoslava Kafedzhiyska.
The Most Prominent Ceremony Was Held in Istanbul At The Church of St. George (Aya Yorgi)
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Patriarch Bartholomew Presented Over The Midnight Mass, where church lights were dimmed, Bells Tolled and Candles Symbolizing Christ’s Resurrection Were Lit. Greece’s Consul General in Istanbul, Constantine Koutras, Was Among The Attentes. The Vigil Continued Through The Night and Concluded with A Final Litery on the Morning of April 21.
Türkiye is home to more Tha The Country Hosts 398 Active Churches, Which Continue to Serve As Places of Worship and Culture Heritage.
