Armenian church reopens in Karaköy after Restoration

Archbishop Aram Ateşyan (2nd L) and Mayor Sarıgül (2nd R) pose for cameras at the newly opened church. (Photo: AA) 10/1/20111 TODAY’S ZAMAN, İSTANBUL Sunday saw St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in the Karaköy quarter of İstanbul reopen for religious services following a six-year period of renovation supported by Sişli Municipality Mayor Mustafa Sarıgül