They do not stop in Turkey to eliminate Armenian historical-cultural monuments in Turkey one after another. Armenpress reports calling Turkish Haberler.com that Armenian Church in Azizie district of Erzrum is used by Turks as a stable.
About the poor condition of the Church warned local citizens. The church which is ignored by Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey has also greatly suffered and damaged in result of adventure of treasure seekers.
The internal walls of the church which was built in the 17th century are covered by frescos.
In 1914 east of modern Turkey (Western Armenia) had about 4,000 Armenian monasteries functioning there. Less than 100 remain standing today. There are also many Armenian Churches in Istanbul, among them St. Gregory the Enlightener, Holy Resurrection Armenian Chapel, Holy Cross Armenian Church and others.