The commemoration ceremony held on August 15, 2025 at Arsuz's historic Virgin Mary Church attracted large attendance. People of different faiths came together with messages of peace and tolerance.
Ceremony Program
- Special religious service and prayers at the church
- Intercultural peace walk
- Traditional Hatay refreshments
- Guided tours of the historic church
- Panel on tolerance and coexistence
Hatay's Heritage of Tolerance
Hatay is one of the rare regions where different religions and cultures have coexisted in peace throughout history. The Virgin Mary Commemoration represents one of the finest examples of this tolerance tradition and attracts thousands of visitors to Arsuz each year.
