The 200th anniversary of St. Stephen Armenian Church and the 70th anniversary of the Armenian school in Yeşilköy were solemnly celebrated in the Yeşilköy district of Constantinople.

The event was attended by Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople Archbishop Sahak Mashalian, Archbishop Aram Ateşyan, members of the clergy, representatives of the church foundation and school, students, and guests.

To mark the anniversary, a khachkar made in Armenia by sculptor Artak Hambardzumyan was unveiled in the church courtyard. It symbolizes the unity and solidarity of the community.

During the festive evening, works by St. Nerses Shnorhali, Franz Schubert, and Komitas were performed. Musical performances were presented by duduk player Gagik Gasparyan, mezzo-soprano Lerna Baloğlu Akbulut, and Deacon Edwin Galipyan.