Hagia Sophia

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, Turkey

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Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and formerly the Church of Hagia Sophia, is a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul. Built in 537 as the patriarchal cathedral of the imperial capital of Constantinople, it was the largest Christian church of the eastern Roman Empire, except during the Latin Empire from 1204 to 1261, when it became the Roman Catholic cathedral. In 1453, after the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a Muslim mosque. In 1935 the secular Turkish Republic established it as a museum. In 2020, it was re-opened as a mosque.

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Turks hold first Eid prayers at Hagia Sophia mosque Eid al-Adha -- the Feast of Sacrifice -- is one of the most important holidays in the Muslim Calendar. It includes the pilgrimage to holy city of Mecca, the haj, which is one of the five pillars of.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:02Published 2 weeks ago

Muslim prayers in Hagia Sophia for first time in 86 years Turkish president joins hundreds of worshippers after iconic Istanbul landmark's controversial reconversion into mosque. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:04Published 3 weeks ago

Erdogan joins thousands for first prayers at Hagia Sophia Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan joined huge crowds on Friday for the first prayers at Hagia Sophia in nine decades, sealing his ambition to restore Muslim worship at an ancient site long revered in.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:08Published 3 weeks ago

Meet the Hagia Sophia's cat, who still has a job With thousands of Instagram followers and even a former U.S. president as a fan, Gli the cat is almost as famous as her home, Istanbul’s ancient Hagia Sophia. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:24Published 3 weeks ago

Erdogan joins thousands in first prayers at Hagia Sophia Inside Hagia Sophia, white curtains covered an image of Mary and Jesus which would have faced the worshippers. Officials have said the Christian frescoes and glittering mosaics adorning the cavernous.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:35Published 3 weeks ago

Pope 'pained' by Turkey's Hagia Sophia decision Pope Francis said on Sunday he was hurt by Turkey's decision to make Istanbul's Hagia Sophia museum a mosque, the latest religious leader to condemn the move. Megan Revell reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:00Published on July 12, 2020

Hagia Sophia Museum: Court to rule if Istanbul landmark should be a mosque again Hagia Sophia Museum: Court to rule if Istanbul landmark should be a mosque again Credit: Euronews English Duration: 00:33Published on July 2, 2020

Turkey's Hagia Sophia and the battle to reconvert it to a mosque Turkey's highest court is set to decide the status of the Hagia Sophia, but experts say a legal ruling is only symbolic. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:54Published on July 2, 2020

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Hagia Sophia: Former Istanbul museum to open for Muslim worshippers The former museum will open to worshippers for the first time after being turned back into a mosque. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Hagia Sophia: Pope 'pained' as Istanbul museum reverts to mosque The Pope is the latest faith leader to voice concern at the Istanbul museum reverting to a mosque. BBC News - Published on July 12, 2020
Hagia Sophia: World Council of Churches appeals to Turkey on mosque decision The World Association of Churches says returning the Turkish landmark to a mosque is mistaken. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020

Hagia Sophia: Turkey to rule on turning site into mosque Turkey's Council of State rules on Thursday whether the iconic site can be turned back into a mosque. BBC News - Published on July 1, 2020