Daily Pilgrimages to Akdamar if Border and Church Opened | HULIQ
The government of Turkey is set to allow the first church service on the island of Akdamar after its restoration. The monastery complex is a 10th century religious icon and expects thousands of Armenians from Istanbul, diaspora and from Armenia to attend what is expected to be a once a year service. Yet, one bold and visionary move by Turkey would make daily pilgrimages possible to Akdamar Armenian church.
Today this church has become a symbol of a struggling reconciliation process between Armenia and Turkey, which the latter conditions with Armenia's relations with Azerbaijan. Akdamar is a state museum and as a gesture the authorities say they will allow a church service on September 19 of this year.
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