Hagia Sophia means “Holy Wisdom” in Greek. The cathedral’s original name is actually The Church of the Holy Wisdom of God, that is, Jesus as the Logos.This was the patriarchal basilica of ...

USA Today recently reported on a movement in Turkey, with strong political backing, to re-convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. The church was originally built in the 6th century in ...

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Basilica of Hagia Sophia was built in 537 under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and for a time, was the largest building in the world and the largest Christian church. A Service of EWTN News, Inc.

The Orthodox patriarch noted that the basilica, ... But even if Hagia Sophia is kept open after turning it into a mosque, the move is still likely to trigger international criticism.

For Hagia Sophia is in Istanbul, known as Constantinople in ancient times. The city straddles two continents-- Europe and Asia-- and a major earthquake fault. Over the last century, the North ...

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ISTANBUL—Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, one of the most famous landmarks in the world and a powerful religious symbol for both Christians and Muslims, will be turned into a mosque if Turkey’s ...

St Simeon’s Basilica, in Syria west of Aleppo, completed in 490, was the largest and most important religious establishment in the world for 50 years before the construction of Hagia Sophia.

The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, is undergoing renovations to preserve the historic mosque and former church from possible earthquake damage. The sacred temple was built between 532 and 537 AD.

Hagia Sophia belongs "belongs not only to those who own it at the moment, but to all humanity," he said. The Basilica of Hagia Sophia was built in 537 under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian.