Ancient Syriac church reopens in Mardin after 50 years
MARDİN
Silent for half a century, the 1,600-year-old Mor Kuryakos Church in the southeastern province of Mardin has officially reopened for worship following a massive, multi-year restoration.
Hundreds of Syriac Christians from across Türkiye and Europe gathered in Midyat’s Bağlarbaşı neighborhood for the inaugural mass, as clergy entered the church to traditional prayers.
High-ranking clergy, including Turabdin and Mor Gabriel Monastery Metropolitan Mor Timotheos Samuel Aktaş, led the four-hour service that coincided with Mor Kuryakos Day. Mor Gevargis Gauriye, the metropolitan of Belgium, France and Luxembourg, also presided over the gathering.
