Bishop of Cyprus Saint Mark Church Michael Lewis visited Eastern Mediterranean University Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam. During the visit which took place on 9 November 2015, Reverend Gabriel Amat, Reverend Canon Paul Maybury and Harry Ching accompanied Bishop Lewis, who expressed his pleasure in the level of interest demonstrated towards Christian students by EMU.
Highlighting international qualities of Eastern Mediterranean University, Prof. Dr. Osam added that EMU provides a peaceful environment of study for students without any discrimination as to religion, language and race. Putting forth that the university has made a church available for Christian students studying in EMU, Prof. Dr. Osam added that the university spends its best efforts in providing services catering for the fulfillment of the religious practices of students from different religions.
Archbishop Lewis also expressed their willingness to support the church provided by EMU for Christian students. At the end of the visit during which Rector’s Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Arif Akkeleş and Director of Public Relations and Press Office Murat Aktuğralı were also present, Prof. Dr. Osam presented the visitors frames made of Lefkara lace.