A group of pilgrims from Istanbul Armenian community accompanied by Armenian Constantinople patriarchate priests made an annual pilgrimage from March 11 to 14.

On March 12, the pilgrims attended the liturgy in restored St. Gregory the Illuminator church in Kayseria. Next day they visited a church in Iskenderon and were met by common council members. They also visited Cave church of St. Peter – first place of Christians’ prayers.

March 14, the came to the only Armenian village in Turkey — historical Vakifli. In here, the liturgy in Holy Mother of God church was conducted, having the local Armenians attending. At night, the pilgrims returned to Istanbul.

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