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The underground secrets of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople: Hundreds of meters of tunnels designed by Justinian himself (video-photos)
An underground world that for years fueled legends of the “Marble King”, treasures and the “imprisoned Satan” is now coming to light – Researchers have identified at least seven lines of tunnels, with passageways, cisterns, wells and routes leading towards the Great Palace
Turkish Culture Minister confirms the existence of a 9-km tunnel beneath Hagia Sophia
“Once the work is completed, we can assess opening the appropriate and safe sections to visitors,” Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said
Ti Ypermacho: The August night 1,400 years ago that gave birth to the Akathist Hymn
The story of the crowning work of Orthodox hymnography began on the night of 7–8 August 626, when Constantinople was under siege by the Avars, Persians and their allies – the Hymn combines historical narrative with profound theological meaning
“Hagia Sophia: A symbol of the Conquest of Constantinople”: Turkish Culture Minister provokes on six years since its reopening as a mosque
Another anniversary of the “historic day” has arrived, when Hagia Sophia was reopened for worship with the signature of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy wrote, among other things, in a social media post
The Orphanage of Prinkipo will become a Hotel – “It was not an easy decision, but it was necessary,” says Bartholomew
At the island’s museum, the head of the Orthodox Church referred to the history and contribution of the building and explained the decision to convert it into a hotel, following unsuccessful efforts to raise the required funds
