The decision sparked condemnation from Western governments, Russia and Christian leaders ... to stress that Hagia Sophia turned into a mosque from a museum, not from a church,” he said ...

The oldest churches have stood as some of the most awe-inspiring structures in human history, preserving the legacies of faith and culture.

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Tourists flock en masse to the Hagia Sophia for its stunning architecture, glorious interior views and historical significance. Built between 532 and 537, the building was a church for nearly a ...

A former United church in Thornton has found new life as a thriving mosque, providing a dedicated space for the area’s ...

The Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya Camii) dates back to 537 A.D. This was a Christian church until the Ottoman Turks converted it into a mosque. Along with such history, Hagia Sophia's beautiful lighting ...

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It is a typical Orthodox Christian icon, also present in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul ... to him in a dream and suggested ...