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Armenian Christians Celebrate First Mass after 95 Years in Akdamar

CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY CROSS

Armenian Christians Celebrate First Mass after 95 Years in Akdamar

The first service in 95 years was held in the Church of the Holy Cross on the island of Akdamar. Archbishop Ateşyan said that many people did not attend the mass because the cross had not been installed atop the dome.

20 September 2010 Semra Pelek