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Metropolitan Serafeim: Transformation of Hagia Sophia into mosque is a sign of weakness of Orthodoxy
On July 10, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a decree officially turning the world-famous Hagia Sophia into a mosque. This move caused a wide criticism on the international scene and an expected negative reaction of the Christian World, first of all its Orthodox Part. Nonetheless, Turkey is rock-solid in its decision and already declared that no foreign reaction will change the decision.
Georgiadis for Hagia Sophia: Be prepared and have our Armed Forces ready
"Erdogan is turning Turkey towards Ottomanism," Development Minister Adonis Georgiadis said today.
Possible decision turning Hagia Sophia into mosque would signal significant tension in Greek-Turkish relations
Α possible Turkish government's decision turning Hagia Sophia into a mosque would signal a significantly important tension in the Greek-Turkish relations at the level of symbolism, stated Alternate Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis in an interview with SKAI TV earlier on Thursday.