The opening of the Mor Efrem Syriac Ancient Orthodox Church in Yeşilköy, Istanbul, is a historic event that has received significant international attention:
Germany's largest news agency, DPA, reported the event with the headline "The first church opening in Türkiye since the founding of the Republic."
Germany's radio channel, Deutschlandradio, featured the news with photographs on its website, titling it "Erdoğan opens the first official church in the history of the Republic."
The French news agency, AFP, covered the event under the headline "Erdoğan opened a church in Istanbul, a first in the 100-year history of the Republic."
During President Erdoğan's opening speech, he expressed, "We are happy that Jews, Christians, and all communities in our country live together," emphasizing the spirit of coexistence among different religious groups in Turkey.
Greece's state channel, ERT, also reported on the opening of the Mor Efrem Syriac Ancient Orthodox Church, recognizing its significance as both a cultural and political milestone for Türkiye.
The opening of this church indeed marks an important and noteworthy development in Türkiye's history, signifying a step towards greater religious diversity and inclusivity in the country.
