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Christmas services in churches across Turkey

Christmas services in churches across Turkey

Christmas has been celebrated at services held in churches across Turkey, with calls made for peace and unity. From Istanbul to Mersin and from Hatay to Ankara, the Bible was recited, prayers were said and hymns were sung.

25 December 2024

Christmas service at Church of Saint Peter in Hatay

Christmas service at Church of Saint Peter in Hatay

The Church of Saint Peter has great historical and religious importance. The church is a site of pilgrimage for Christians.

25 December 2024

'Is Christmas and Halloween contrary to the national and cultural values of Turkish nation?'

DEM PARTY DEPUTY ASKS:

'Is Christmas and Halloween contrary to the national and cultural values of Turkish nation?'

DEM Party Mardin Deputy George Aslan brought to the agenda of the Parliament celebrations banned in schools with the letter by the Ministry of National Education warning provincial national education directorates about events organized in private schools.

19 February 2024

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Today is Christmas, the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We wish a merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it.

24 December 2021

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Armenians in Turkey celebrate the Christmas, which they call "Surp Dzinunt (the Holy Birth), on January 6. They begin Christmas celebrations after seven weeks of preparations. Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it...

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Armenians in Turkey have begun Christmas celebrations after seven weeks of preparations.

Christmas Ceremony at Saint Antoine: 'Our Doors are Open to Everyone'

Christmas Ceremony at Saint Antoine: 'Our Doors are Open to Everyone'

Christmas ceremony has been held at the Saint Antoine Church in İstanbul. High Priest Julian Pista said that they welcome high attendance and people from every background.

25 December 2018

Journalist Max Zirngast from Austria Released with International Travel Ban

Journalist Max Zirngast from Austria Released with International Travel Ban

Max Zirngast, a journalist from Austria who has been behind bars in Ankara since September 21, has been released from prison. An international travel ban has been imposed on the journalist.

25 December 2018

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Today is Christmas, the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. We wish a merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it.

25 December 2018

Christmas Carols Alleviate Istanbul Greeks' Fears

Christmas Carols Alleviate Istanbul Greeks' Fears

Istanbul's Greeks celebrated Christmas with their traditional "kalanda" activity where Zoğrafyon Greek High School student chanted Christmas carols on Istiklal Avenue.

25 December 2012 Beyza Kural