Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
06.01.2018

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas EveA rite held to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

People light candles during a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

People light candles during a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

People light candles during a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

Fener-Greek Patriarch Bartholomew leads a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

People hymns during a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

A rite held to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

Fener-Greek Patriarch Bartholomew (C) leads a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

Fener-Greek Patriarch Bartholomew leads a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

Fener-Greek Patriarch Bartholomew (C) leads a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 06: Fener-Greek Patriarch Bartholomew leads a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

A man holds a cross after a swimming competition following a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

A man holds a cross after a swimming competition following a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

Turkey: Orthodox Christians mark Christmas Eve
Fotoğraf: Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman

Fener-Greek Patriarch Bartholomew leads a ceremony after a swimming competition following a rite to mark the anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism and birth at Fener-Greek Patriarchate in Istanbul, Turkey on January 06, 2018. ( Arif Hüdaverdi Yaman - Anadolu Agency )

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