Tag: Dorian Jones

Turkey: Armenian Church Catalyst for Change in Kurdish Region

OCP- January 14, 2014

Janaury 2014 A recently restored 13th-century church has become a focal point for ethnic Armenians seeking to rediscover their cultural identity in Turkey’s predominantly Kurdish ... Read More

Turkey: Istanbul Redevelopment Plan Threatens Historic Russian Orthodox Church

OCP- August 28, 2013

A worshipper attends a service in the Hagia Elia Church, which opened its door after 41 years in a bid to save it from developers. ... Read More

Legal Issues Cast Doubt on Return of Christians to Turkey’s Southeast

OCP- October 29, 2012

Syriac Christian monks attend a service in Mor Gabriel monastery in southeastern Turkey. Dorian Jones 26/10/2012 MOR GABRIEL, TURKEY — Turkey is home to Syriac ... Read More