Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Church of Norway to Send Two Observers to Assyrian Monastery Trial in Turkey

Church of Norway to Send Two Observers to Assyrian Monastery Trial in Turkey
Two Church of Norway representatives will be present at a court case regarding the future of one of the world's most ancient monasteries, Mar Gabriel in Eastern Turkey.

This week, on Wednesday 11 February 2009, the future of the ancient Syrian Orthodox monastery Mar Gabriel, with traditions back to the fifth century, will be determined. It is located near Midyat in Eastern Turkey.

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