Turkey to cover Hagia Sophia's Christian icons during prayers
Governing party's statement comes days after Ankara turned the iconic monument from a museum into a mosque.
Full Article
Turkey to cover Hagia Sophia's Christian icons during prayers
Al Jazeera
0 shares
1 views
You might like
Related news coverage
Turkey ‘Re-Conquers’ Hagia Sophia Amid International Disapproval
Eurasia Review
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia on Friday hosted its first Islamic prayers in 85 years, despite fierce criticism of the Turkish..
Advertisement
More coverage
Thousands gather at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia for first Friday prayers in decades
Haaretz
Turkey's Erdogan declared the sixth-century monument – originally a Christian Byzantine cathedral – a mosque, in a decision..
-
Catholic, Eastern Othodox Churches to observe day of mourning for Hagia Sophia
CNA
-
Hagia Sophia: Greek president appeals to Pope Francis to put pressure on Turkey
CNA
-
Turkey's Erdogan visits Hagia Sophia after reconversion to mosque (Al Jazeera)
Catholic Culture
-
Hagia Sophia will be open outside prayer time: Turkey
Hindu