Central Bank announces the restoration of the Church of the Virgin Mary in Baghdad

by **Rocky** Tue 25 Dec 2018, 11:47 am

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Central Bank announces the restoration of the Church of the Virgin Mary in Baghdad

by Rocky Tue 25 Dec 2018, 11:47 am

Central Bank announces the restoration of the Church of the Virgin Mary in Baghdad

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The central bank announced on Tuesday the [url=https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/ar/Story/t/109492/%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%85 %D9%83%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%A9 %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9 %D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%85 %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B0%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1]restoration of the [/url][url=https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/ar/Story/t/109493/%D9%83%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%A9 %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9 %D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%85 %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B0%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1]Church of the Virgin Mary[/url] in Baghdad.

"The Tamkeen initiative, sponsored by the Central Bank, has contributed to the restoration of the [url=https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/ar/Story/t/109493/%D9%83%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%B3%D8%A9 %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9 %D9%85%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%85 %D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B0%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1]Church of the Virgin Mary of the[/url] Armenian Orthodox in Baghdad," the central bank said in a statement .

"The inauguration of the church, which coincided with the celebration of Christ this day, was attended by the Governor of [url=https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/ar/Story/t/1486/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D9%83 %D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D9%83%D8%B2%D9%8A]the Central Bank of[/url] Iraq and various Baghdadi personalities and elites," he said.

He pointed out that "the rehabilitation of the church comes within the initiative of Tamkeen funded by the banking system and non-bank financial institutions under the supervision of the Association of Iraqi banks and the participation of engineers cast Baghdad."

"In cooperation with the Association of Iraqi Private Banks, they will continue their efforts to complete the rehabilitation of the Chaldean nuns' church in Basrah al-Fayhaa," the bank said.

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by Lobo Tue 25 Dec 2018, 12:01 pm

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by Lobo Tue 25 Dec 2018, 12:01 pm

Thanks Rocky, I remember you posting earlier in the year that the CBI was contributing to the restoration - wonderful to see it completed for this blessed day. Thank you again for all you do for us here at Nenos and you truly deserve all the accolades -

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by **Rocky** Wed 26 Dec 2018, 6:44 am

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Central Bank and the Association of Iraqi private banks open the oldest churches in Baghdad aft

by Rocky Wed 26 Dec 2018, 6:44 am

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The Church of the Virgin Mary of the Armenian Orthodox was opened in Baghdad after being rehabilitated under the "Tamkeen" initiative launched by the Central Bank under the supervision of the Association of Iraqi Private Banks, while the completion period was 90 days only.

The rehabilitation of the church in the central district of Baghdad included changing the concrete floor in Marmar with the wood wall coverings, as well as changing the electrical system and the lighting system in full. It was equipped with a sophisticated air conditioning system, in addition to the maintenance of all the details of the church. By a team of 60 people.

The Church of the Virgin Mary is located in the courtyard of Al-Maidan opposite Al-Rasheed Street. It is the oldest church built in Baghdad. It was built in 1640 by the Armenians on the piece of land granted to them by the Ottoman Sultan Murad IV. It is also a shrine throughout the year for the various Baghdadis. Before the Muslims, as it is crowded with visitors during the visit.

"Today, in this historic place, interaction with the process of rehabilitation and rehabilitation by everyone, regardless of their religion and nationality with those who have done the work," said the governor of the Central Bank Ali Al-Alak in his speech at the opening ceremony, which was attended by "Economy News". This project are Muslims and non-Muslims with a view to re-place this place and its history as one of the important places in Baghdad. "

He added, "I give my thanks and appreciation to all who fund such projects through the Tamkeen Fund in the Central Bank," pointing out that "the initiative of Tamkeen spend this money on the social and cultural aspects and try to restore what we can restore buildings affected by the circumstances that passed On the country ".

"The initiative has a similar support project, which is the rehabilitation of the Chaldean Church in Basra, and we will remain close and supportive of our Christian brothers," he said.

"In the beginning, we congratulate our Christian brothers in the world and Iraq, and we hope in these days that security, peace and harmony will prevail between our people and increase the work to create a healthy environment, as well as the return of families that were forced to Migration due to terrorist threats ".

"On this auspicious occasion, the opening of the first phase of the rehabilitation of St. Mary's Church, the oldest church in the capital Baghdad, was announced with the support of Tamkeen Fund, the Association of Private Banks and Financial Transfer Companies," noting that "this achievement is a gift to our Christian brothers In their New Year's reception. "

Al-Hanal said that "the project started work since the 19th of last November and amounted to the number of employees up to 60 people between the engineer and observer and a worker with a period of implementation of 90 days on an area of 1450 square meters," noting that "the Association of Iraqi private banks will have a big role in Next year in terms of supporting the banking sector and the development of human capacity, in addition to initiatives supporting the community such as cultural, humanitarian and service initiatives. "

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