Unknown individual vandalises Armenian cemetery at Surp Garabed Church in Istanbul

An unidentified individual entered the cemetery of the Armenian Surp Garabed Church in Istanbul’s Üsküdar district during the night of July 7-8, damaging six tombs and a fountain.

The information was reported by the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople. 

“The incident has deeply saddened members of the community, particularly those whose loved ones are buried in this cemetery.

The district council immediately notified the relevant authorities, which have launched legal proceedings to identify the perpetrator and bring them to justice.

The Patriarchate condemns this attack against sacred values and places of eternal rest.

 We thank the competent authorities, which continue their efforts to investigate the incident. We hope the perpetrator will be brought to justice,” the Patriarchate said in a statement, adding that it is closely monitoring developments.