The St. Gevorg Armenian Church in the village of Canakci in the Bingol province of Turkey (Source: Horizon Weekly)
BINGOL, Turkey (Akunq)—Turkish authorities announced their decision to renovate the St. Gevorg Church in the village of Canakci in the Kigi district of Bingol Province, Akunq.net reports, quoting Turkish sources.
A written statement by the governor’s office in Bingol says the church will be restored in a short time, according to a decision of the Erzurum Regional Council for Conservation of Cultural and Natural Heritage.
The 250-year-old church is nearly ruined. The head of Canakci village had earlier informed the governor that the church could cause damage to neighboring buildings if not restored.
Source: Asbarez
Link: Turkey to Restore St. Gevorg Armenian Church
