Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan laid the foundation stone on Saturday for the nation’s first new church building in nearly 100 years, saying it reflects the country’s religious diversity.
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Fires Destroy Six Christian Villages in Turkey, Authorities Suspect Arson
Fires ravaged six Christian villages in southern Turkey. Fires, which many believe were started intentionally, engulfed the villages of ELbegendi, Guzelsu, Dibek, Uckoy, Ucyol, and Dagici along the Turkey-Syria border, Faithwire Reports.
Despite Being Held Prisoner for Two Years in Turkey, Pastor Brunson Says He Wants to Go Back
Despite being held prisoner in Turkey for more than two years, North Carolina Pastor Andrew Brunson shared on Wednesday that he would like to go back.
Turkey to Build First-Ever Church in Its Modern Republic
Work on the first-ever church to be built in the modern Republic of Turkey will start next month.
Turkey Arrests Another Pastor Just Days after Pastor Brunson is Released
After releasing pastor Andrew Brunson just days ago, Turkish authorities detained another U.S. missionary.
After Being Held for Two Years in Turkey, Pastor Brunson is Released
The President has been informed that Turkey will likely release the North Carolina pastor Andrew Brunson, after almost two years of him being held in a Turkish jail.
The Church in Lake Iznik: A Faith that Outlasts the Ages
A discovery in Turkey reveals a faith that has endured the ages, outlasting persecution, heretics…and even rising water.
Lawyer Set to Petition Turkish High Court for Pastor Brunson
According to the Associated Press, Turkish media outlets are reporting that a Pastor Brunson’s lawyer is planning to petition Turkey's highest court for his client's release.
Turkey Charges Pastor Brunson with 'Christianization,' Daughter says it Equates Christianity to 'Terrorism'
Brunson is under arrest and spent two years in a Turkish prison. It wasn’t until more than a year into his imprisonment that authorities finally charged him with “Christianization.”
Pompeo: US ‘Sparing No Effort’ for Return of Pastor Detained in Turkey
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has reiterated Trump administration promises to continue to work for the release of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been held in Turkey for almost two years.
