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Eastern Orthodox worship restricted in Northern Cyprus
May 24, 2016
Officials in Northern Cyprus, the area of Cyprus invaded by Turkey in 1974, have limited Eastern Orthodox services to once a year.
The Cyprus Mail reported that churches will be allowed to hold services on Christmas, Easter, or the church’s name day.
Three churches are exempt from the new rule, according to the newspaper.
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