Sunday’s violence occurred at the Church of St. Mary in the Sariyer district of Istanbul, where two gunmen wearing black balaclavas entered the church during Mass shortly before noon local time, killing a Turkish citizen named Tuncer Cihan.
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ISTANBUL (RNS) Two gunmen shot and killed a member of a minority Muslim sect who was among a diverse congregation. Though Sunday’s attack came as a shock to many of Istanbul's Catholics, it's not without precedent.
So, as much as we all like to whip right through the hand motions, the next time you make the Sign of the Cross, please slow down and think of those who have gone before. What they believed is what you believe. What they professed is what you profess. Remember, it’s not just a symbol. As this year begins to wind down, remember, it’s a proclamation, “Ah… You must be Catholic.
The ceremony was originally planned for 19 February, but was postponed due to the earthquake. It is the only Christian (Syrian Orthodox) building built in the last century in Turkey. It can accommodate 750 worshippers inside, and there were many requests for the inaugural service. Christian leader: a message of freedom and tolerance.