The 1,500-year-old christian church has reopened to the public after extensive restoration work.
The 1,500-year-old christian church has reopened to the public after extensive restoration work.
The 1,500-year-old christian church has reopened to the public after extensive restoration work. This church, which is the main center of worship and pilgrimage for Christians, was opened for believers after 18 months.
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Turkish Minister of Culture and Entertainment Mehmet Nuri Erzoi said that the architecture and decoration of the church, which is a fine example of Eastern Roman art, is of great importance in the Christian world. St. Nicholas Church was built in AD 520 at Demre, where St. Nicholas was buried in the ancient port city of Patara, also known as Jelemis in Antalya, Turkey.
The main work done in the temple was the construction of protective roof, restoration of wall paintings and mosaic floor which are reflections of Byzantine art and architecture. The chruch, which is located 3 feet below the sea level, was protected from the moisture of the earth and rain, and works were also carried out to facilitate the access to the church.
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Many references to Turkey are found in the Bible, especially in the Acts of the Apostles. Called Asia Minor in the Bible, this nation was also the center of the ancient Christian community. Turkey is also the birthplace of St. Paul the Apostle, who is considered by scholars to be the most important person in the Christian world after Jesus.
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