Among the quite a few locations similar to inns, dormitories and faculties positioned throughout Türkiye that opened their doorways for survivors from the earthquake-affected zone, two church buildings in Mersin and Dıyarbakir additionally mobilized their means to offer the assistance wanted.
After the earthquake that affected 10 provinces centered in Kahramanmaraş, arrivals to Mersin proceed. While earthquake victims had been hosted in inns, amenities, guesthouses and homes, Mersin Greek Orthodox Church opened its doorways by turning right into a dormitory together with the launch of an help marketing campaign for these in want.
“Our biggest need right now is shelter. Because we can host those who come here for two days,” Father Coşkun Teymur stated.
Coming from Hatay’s Samandağ district along with his spouse and two kids, Yusuf Geçgin, 29, who took shelter within the church, recalled the unhealthy moments on the time of the earthquake.
“Thank God, we obtained out safely. We stayed within the automobile for a number of days, and aftershocks continued. Then we got here right here. Our solely comfort is that our kids are good,” he famous.
On the opposite hand, Father Coşkun Teymur, the religious chief of the Mersin Greek Orthodox Church, defined that by means of their efforts they’ve evacuated about 500 folks from the earthquake-affected space to date.
“We have taken measures to alleviate their struggling. For those that need to depart town, we organized buses and despatched them to the area. We have been capable of evacuate 500 folks to date. We have mobilized all of the means we may. We instantly turned the church right into a dormitory. We are right here 24 hours a day. Our kitchen is operational, we’re serving sizzling meals. We additionally despatched meals, clothes and cleansing supplies for our brothers and sisters who couldn’t depart their houses,” he famous.
The different church, Mar Petyun Keldani Catholic Church, which was constructed within the 17th century and positioned within the Sur district of Diyarbakır, began to serve these affected by the earthquake after finishing the required preparations. The church officers have said they would offer any kind of help required by the earthquake survivors. In the church, which has a visitor room over it, the corridor the place rituals are held might be allotted for sheltering earthquake victims, if wanted.
Rima Yuvarlak, whose home was badly broken in Hatay, began residing within the church room in Diyarbakır, the place she got here along with her daughter. Stating that they’d a really troublesome time and they’re nonetheless in shock, Yuvarlak said that every one the amenities had been offered within the church and stated, “I got here to Diyarbakır yesterday and I sought refuge within the church. Here they supply us with each alternative. We have been by means of very troublesome occasions, might God assist us! Our lives are gone, our persons are useless. It is a really troublesome factor, we can’t clarify it and we’re nonetheless in shock. God assist all folks.”
Maria Karadayı, who works as a volunteer on the church, shared that their doorways are open to all earthquake victims. ”We assist those that keep right here. We had such a tragic occasion. We meet the wants of those that come right here, similar to blankets, lodging, meals, whereas we’re near them,” Karadayı stated.
Mim Yavuz Binbay, president of the Social Service, Rehabilitation and Adaptation Center Association for Victims of Torture and Violence (Sohram-Der), stated that they contacted Keldani Foundation President Yusuf Karabulut after the earthquake.
“We initially fashioned three volunteer groups to take part within the search and rescue efforts. We mobilized to provide the essential wants of our brothers and sisters who had been affected by the earthquake, whose homes had been destroyed, and who couldn’t be accommodated. Some of our brothers and sisters opened their doorways for the victims, and we positioned a few of them there,” Binbay highlighted.
The resolution to open Mar Petyun Church for the victims was a call taken in coordination with the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), Binbay famous saying that ”all residents ought to unite as a household to beat this catastrophe and heal the injuries.”
”Just because the doorways of our mosques are open, our church buildings are additionally open. We want to state that the home of God is open to all our brothers and sisters who want His mercy,” he concluded.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
