The Holy Metropolis of Pisidia is pleased to announce that our Archpastor, His Eminence Metropolitan Job of Pisidia, paid an official visit to the historic city of Sparta of Pisidia (Isparta) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
During his visit, His Eminence was warmly and cordially welcomed by the Honorable Mayor of the city, Mr. Şükrü Başdeğirmen, with whom he had an extensive and constructive meeting at the City Hall. At the meeting, which was held in a climate of mutual respect and sincere cooperation, issues of common interest were discussed regarding the promotion of the cultural heritage of the region and the preservation of historical monuments.
During his visit, His Eminence was given a tour of the city’s historic Christian churches, witnesses to the centuries-old Christian presence in the region. Among them, he visited the old Metropolitan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Theotokos, which today houses the Isparta Perfume Museum. He then went to the historic Church of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple, which is currently undergoing restoration with the aim of transforming it into a modern municipal library.
His Eminence’s visit to the Christian Cemetery of Isparta was particularly moving, where he prayed with reverence for the repose of the souls of our departed ancestors.
The visit concluded with an official lunch hosted in honor of His Eminence by the Municipality of Isparta, in a particularly friendly and hospitable atmosphere. During the meal, they exchanged views on further strengthening relations and promoting actions that bridge peoples through culture and history.
His Eminence Metropolitan Job of Pisidia expressed his warm thanks to the Honorable Mayor and the local authorities for the exemplary hospitality and warm welcome they extended to him, emphasizing that such initiatives cultivate the spirit of coexistence, mutual respect and peaceful cohabitation.
