Ministry of Foreign Affairs Urges Respect for Cultural and Religious Heritage Following Electronic Music Party in (Smyrna)Izmir, Turkey's Orthodox Church
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a strict announcement regarding the recent electronic music party held inside the historic Orthodox Church of Agios Vukolos in Izmir, Turkey.
The Ministry expresses deep concern, emphasizing that such an event constitutes a disrespectful insult and desecration of a historical monument that once served as a sacred place of worship.
Highlighting the importance of upholding cultural, historical, and religious heritage, the Ministry calls upon the Turkish government to take the necessary measures to ensure that all religions' cultural and religious sites within its territory are treated with the respect they deserve.
It is recalled that the party, which took place yesterday, caused strong reactions in the Smyrna community
The full announcement of the Foreign Ministry in detail
"We unequivocally condemn the organization of a party with electronic music inside the historic Greek Orthodox Church of Agios Vukolos in Smyrna, which is used by the Turkish Authorities as a venue for cultural events.
