Turkeys' presidential spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin, said Hagia Sophia would "retain its character as a cultural monument," reminding people that the building was being converted "not from a church to a mosque, but from a museum to a mosque."

Featured Advertisers

Online Certificate and Master's Programs. 50% Tuition Waivers given to Faith-Based Leaders, Church Workers, and Educators.

Looking to Hire? Offering Retreats? Selling Books? Place an Ad in NCR's Online Classified Section for Only $150 per Month!

Healing harp therapy CD tested in Mayo Clinic study. Effective for recovery from anxiety, depression, pain, high blood pressure, digestive and sleep problems.