Is Hagia Sophia Merely a Place of Worship?
The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul represents the unity of faiths, not the division.
The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul represents the unity of faiths, not the division.
With his announcement that the Hagia Sophia in Turkey will be reconverted into a mosque, President Erdogan is seeking to foment identity conflict for political gain.
Moderates everywhere should welcome the notion that Istanbul’s religious architectural gem is once more a place of spirituality.