Russian couple faces deportation from Turkey after Bible reading at Hagia Sophia

The couple were detained after reading from the Bible inside the Istanbul landmark, which remains one of Christianity’s most important historic sites despite its conversion into a mosque.

Ezgi Akin

Jul 15, 2026

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ANKARA — A Russian couple detained in Turkey after reportedly reading from the Bible inside Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia face possible deportation,........

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