The ruins at Ephesus are spectacular, far more interesting than those in Athens, Greece. Turkey has such interesting Christian historic significance in Ephesus and beyond, and it has Pamukkale!!
Perhaps, but not sure the popes love the Turkish government as Erdogan and his thugs continue to declare Catholic and Orthodox lands government property, prohibit the erection of any theological school or seminary and expel non-Muslims deemed to be a threat.
Istanbul's well-to-do fashionistas turn out to show off their Christmas finery at the Midnight Mass at Sint Antuan Kilisesi. These ladies are overwhelmingly Muslim; the priest in charge told me several years ago that he is quite pleased that they show up to see and be seen while making substantial contributions to the Church. Parishioners show up for early morning Christmas mass.
Feasting with the Turkey related headlines right now
The ruins at Ephesus are spectacular, far more interesting than those in Athens, Greece. Turkey has such interesting Christian historic significance in Ephesus and beyond, and it has Pamukkale!!
Perhaps, but not sure the popes love the Turkish government as Erdogan and his thugs continue to declare Catholic and Orthodox lands government property, prohibit the erection of any theological school or seminary and expel non-Muslims deemed to be a threat.
https://www.newsweek.com/turkeys-christians-face-increasingly-dangerous-persecution-opinion-1583041
https://www.stefanus-usa.org/news/erdogan-escalates-expulsion-of-foreign-christian-leaders
Istanbul's well-to-do fashionistas turn out to show off their Christmas finery at the Midnight Mass at Sint Antuan Kilisesi. These ladies are overwhelmingly Muslim; the priest in charge told me several years ago that he is quite pleased that they show up to see and be seen while making substantial contributions to the Church. Parishioners show up for early morning Christmas mass.