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Government to continue to support Bulgarian Orthodox Church community in Istanbul

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Bulgaria will continue to support the work of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church Community in Istanbul. This was stated by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov at a meeting with a Bulgarian church delegation led by the chairman of the board of the foundation of the Bulgarian Orthodox Churches in Istanbul, Vasil Liaise. Members made Prime Minister Borissov acquainted with the restoration of the Bulgarian St. Stephen Church. The unique iron temple has been completely renovated after a long renovation, funded by Istanbul's municipality, the Fatih municipality and the Bulgarian state. Borissov vowed that additional funds for the interior of the church will be provided.



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