The church in Turkey where people go to make wishes
by editors@theworld.org (Durrie Bouscaren) from The World: Latest Stories on (#6T4WS)
The Church of the Dormition of the Mother of God was constructed over a natural spring that is sacred for Istanbul's Greek Orthodox community. On the first day of every month, hundreds of visitors of all faiths come to make wishes. When a wish comes true, the faithful bring sweets to share. The World's Durrie Bouscaren paid a visit.
This story first aired on Aug. 30, 2024.