Day: January 19, 2025
4,000-Year-Old Relief Discovered by Chance in Harput
Nearly nine years ago, a remarkable 4,000-year-old relief emerged from the earth in Harput. Today, this extraordinary artifact graces the displays of the Elazığ City Museum, offering invaluable insights into the region’s ancient past. Unearthing the Past: The Discovery of the Harput Relief In 2016, during routine terracing work in the Nevruz forest area, approximately
Traditional Ceremony of the Cross from the Sea was Organised in Trilye
In accordance with Christian beliefs, the Cross-Extraction Ceremony commemorating the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ was held in Trilye, a district of Mudanya in Bursa. This traditional ceremony was presided over by Senior Metropolitan Theoliptos, who led the service at the historic Panayia Episkepsis – St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church in Trilye. Following the