The liturgy in Holy Cross Church in Akhtamar Island will be served on September 19 without a cross on the dome.

Turkish authorities allege there isn’t enough time to hoist the cross.

Constantinople Patriarchal Locum Tenens Archbishop Aram Ateshyan said the cross will be placed after the liturgy.

The cross will be demonstrated during the liturgy and installed later, His Eminence Ateshyan said, Haberturk reported.