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Hagia Sophia was the most important building in the Eastern Christian world: the seat of the Orthodox patriarch, counterpart to Roman Catholicism's pope, as well as the central church of the ...

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 ...

Some of the oldest ancient temples continue to fulfil their original purpose after thousands of years, continuing their ...

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 ...

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Chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate's Department for External Church Relations Metropolitan Hilarion said. Hagia Sophia is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral built in AD 532 ...

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Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. The Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel enjoys a prime location in the heart of Istanbul, putting guests within walking distance ...