New lake pier constructed for Akdamar Church

Vercihan Ziflioğlu ISTANBUL- Hürriyet Daily News 17/8/2011 The Van Governor’s Office is aiding in the preparations for the second Divine Liturgy on Akdamar Island’s Surp Haç Church by building a pier that will be better equipped to handle the number of expected visitors. Other arrangements are also being made to serve the guests who will attend the Sept 11 ceremony that falls in line with the Armenian Apostolic Church’s celebration of the Surp Haç Festival. The Van Governor’s Office has begun comprehensive preparations, including the construction of a new pier on Lake Van, for a second Divine Liturgy that will be held on Akdamar Island’s Surp Haç Church on Sept.