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Foreign Minister: The desecration images of Panagia Soumela are offensive

Recent images posted on social media, in which A foreign band seems to be dancing a disco in the area of ​​the Historical Monastery of Panagia Soumela, are a desecration of this Monument, a candidate for its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an announcement.

The ministry notes that it is surprising that the permit was given to the complex in question, as the Monastery of Panagia Soumela opens only for pilgrimage reasons.

“These images are offensive and add to a series of actions by the Turkish authorities against World Heritage Sites,” he said. sanctuary of the Monastery.

Source: Capital

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