PACE RAPPORTEUR WELCOMES THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ARMENIAN CHURCH IN TURKEY

ArmRadio.am
22.03.2007 12:12

PACE General Rapporteur for the Cultural Legacy of the South Caucasus
Edward O’Hara welcomed the reopening of the Armenian Church of the Holy
Cross (Akhtamar Island) scheduled March 29, Mediamax agency reports.

"Participation of the Turkish Government, the Armenian Church, experts
of Turkish and international universities is an exceptional evidence
of cooperation directed at preservation of the cultural legacy of
the region," PACE Rapporteur said.

Edward O’Hara noted that "the reconstruction of the Armenian Church
on Akhtamar Island shows what we are aspiring to attain in the whole
region. The PACE Rapporteur expressed hope that Armenian authorities
will have the opportunity to participate in the opening of the Church.