Christians in Turkey’s southern Hatay province, despite being badly damaged by twin earthquakes in February, held Easter mass. on Sunday to celebrate one of The most important holidays in Christian calendar.
concert which took place On site of The ruins of the Orthodox Church of Antioch, led by the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch Yohanna Yazik, Spiritual Leaders of Orthodox Church of Antioch Jean Delouler and Dimitri Dugom, w head of Founder of the Orthodox Church of Antioch, Fadi Houregel.
During the service, passages from the Bible were read, prayers were held, and candles were lit.
Christians in City of Samandağ also Collected for Easter prayer in Aziza Takla Church, where the Greek Orthodox Elias Church was damaged in earthquakes.
Antakya home to various Minorities such as Syriac Orthodox Christians, Syriac Catholics, and Armenians.
