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Christians from across world celebrate Feast of the Assumption in İzmir

Christians from across world celebrate Feast of the Assumption in İzmir

During the ceremony, participants read passages from the Bible, sang hymns, and offered prayers. As is customary, candles were lit, and worshippers recited the "Prayer of Praise to Mary."

Report documents hate crime against belief groups in Turkey

Report documents hate crime against belief groups in Turkey

The Freedom of Belief Initiative has found 47 incidents of hate crime targeting various belief groups, mostly Christians and Jews.

Motion for parliamentary inquiry into 1942 Wealth Tax on Jewish, Christian minorities

Motion for parliamentary inquiry into 1942 Wealth Tax on Jewish, Christian minorities

MP Paylan has said Turkey must confront its past by determining and compensating the losses caused by the tax on Christians and Jews.

12 November 2021