"This is very likely a secret church, or even an ancient Christian holy site." Looking at the patterns on the ceiling, Leonard explained to his companions.
"Since the Ottoman Empire occupied the Anatolian Peninsula, local Christians were able to maintain their original beliefs for a long time."
"However, as time went by and the Ottoman Empire declined, the empire's control over people's faith became more and more strict, even to the point of being harsh."
"Under such pressure, most people chose to change their religion, while others chose to hide their belief to avoid persecution. A church like this in the mountains is an example."
"Judging from the style of this church, it is likely that it was built during the Byzantine era for some reason and was subsequently renovated and had new elements added many times."
