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 a wish. When a wish comes true, the faithful bring sweets to share. The World’s Durrie Bouscaren paid a visit.
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