Armenian Christians Celebrate Rare Mass In Turkey

by Peter Kenyon, NPR

In a rare show of goodwill between neighbors, Armenian worshipers gathered at an ancient island cathedral in eastern Turkey Sunday. It had been 95 years since the last Mass was held there. People on both sides say it will take more than a single religious service to heal grievances that have festered for nearly a century.

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• Morning Edition, September 20, 2010