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 St Holy Cross Church of Akhtamar Island, Van, has been reconstructed and opened and currently it’s high time for Armenian church St Kirakos of Diarbekir to be restored and opened. Turkish “HaberTurk” reported that the budget of 6-century-old church reconstruction is $2.5 million. St Kirakos foundation founded by the Armenians of Diarbekir supported the reconstruction of the church.

It’s planned that the reconstruction activities will be finished in 2011. A cross will be installed on the top of the church and liturgies may be served there. According to the President of the foundation Teqin Papuchian no service had been served in the church since 1978. The municipality of Diarbekir has also suggested its support. It’s said once or twice a year holy service will be held in the church.