Catholicos Aram I condemned the anti-religious case of the Turks in the Makar monastery in Cyprus

13.04.2021

The political and spiritual leadership of Cyprus strongly condemned the musical initiative of the Turkish youth of the Makar monastery and the following feast. The Monastery is located in the territory occupied by Turkey in Cyprus. The Armenian Diocese of Cyprus and a group of officials consider such an initiative an inappropriate act against a religious sanctuary and have sent a protest to the European Parliament and the UN. 

Catholicos Aram I also considers this case unacceptable and continues to monitor the situation around the Makar Monastery.

Back in 2019, the Catholicos visited the Makar Monastery and got acquainted with the general condition of the monastery, the work on its repair and security.