Head of the Religious Council of the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople Abbot Tatul Anushyan consecrated the cross on the dome of Surb Khach Church (Holy Cross) on Akhtamar Island, Turkish Hurriyet daily reports.
As reported previously, on September 30, the cross was erected on the dome of the Surb Khach Church (Holy Cross) on Akhtamar Island. The cross was installed during several hours. October 1, tourists were prohibited to visit Akhtamar Island.