Sourb Khach of Akhtamar: 1,5 more months without cross
Preparation works for holy liturgy to be served in Sourb Khach Church (Saint Cross) of Akhtamar Island, Lake Van, eastern Turkey, are over. According to Turkish Son Dakika, Van's Governor Myunil Karaloglu said the cross of the church will be restored one and a half months after the mass as he visited the church to check whether or not it was ready for the mass.
Saying that the church is fully ready for the ceremony, Mr Karaloglu noted that some 3,500 tourists are expected to attend the ritual.