The former Basilica of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul (Constantinople) is the undisputed symbolic center of the Greek Orthodox faith, hosting millions of visitors each year who are awed by its great religious, historical and architectural importance. From 537 to 1453 it served as the undisputed heart of the mighty Byzantine Empire. “The Great Church” — as […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.
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