
HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Remains of religious item are seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Debris of Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch is seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at the church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Remains of Bible are seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Remains of religious items are seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Debris of Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch is seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at the church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Debris of Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch is seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at the church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Debris of Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch is seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at the church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Debris of Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch is seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at the church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )

HATAY, TURKIYE - MARCH 16: Debris of Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch is seen as team of Disaster Area Excavation Department continues rescue operation at the church of Antioch located in Hurriyet Street after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit in Hatay, Turkiye on March 16, 2023. 11 icons, many Bible and a variety of objects have been taken under protection. On Feb. 06, a strong 7.7 earthquake, centered in the Pazarcik district, jolted Kahramanmaras and strongly shook several provinces, including Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Diyarbakir, Adana, Adiyaman, Malatya, Osmaniye, Hatay, Kilis, and Elazig. Later, at 1.24 p.m. (1024GMT), a 7.6 magnitude quake centered in Kahramanmaras' Elbistan district struck the region. ( Serkan Avci - Anadolu Agency )