Countdown For The 7Th
Where? Fener, İstanbul What? Phanar Greek Orthodox College’, (‘Kırmızı Mektep’ literally meaning ‘Red School’ in Turkish) 19th century building by the famous architect Dimadis The history of the school actually goes back to the 15th century. In 1454, Mehmet the Conqueror issued an edict to the
Brave Celebration İn The Cold Waters Of The Golden Horn
Eastern Christians commemorate the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River every year on January 6. The ceremony in Istanbul, called ‘Epiphany’ or 'Theophany’, takes place with the participation of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew II on the banks of the Golden Horn.
Christmas Ceremonies İn Istanbul
A Greek Orthodox boy lights a candle by AP Photo/Murad Sezer General impression about Istanbul doesn`t include the idea of celebrating `Christmas`. However if we travel back in time, you can be surprised! One of the milestones in the Christian history is