Ankara, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the construction of the Syrian Orthodox Church of St. Ephraim, the first of its kind in the country in 100 years, according to The Christian Post.
The construction of the Mor Efrem Syriac Ancient Orthodox Church, the first-ever church built in the modern Republic of Turkey, is nearly complete and is expected to open within two months, the Istanbul Syriac Ancient Foundation has announced.
The first-ever church built during the Turkish Republic era is planned to open its door to Christians soon. Sait Susin, president of the Istanbul Syriac
The first-ever church built during the Turkish Republic era is planned to open its door to Christians soon, according to Anadolu Agency. Sait Susin, president of the Istanbul Syriac Kadim Foundation told Anadolu Agency that they plan to open the church