n a 6th century masterpiece of Byzantine architecture in Istanbul; built as a Christian church, converted to a mosque in 1453, and made into a museum in the middle of the 20th century
Man arrested in church arson fire A 45-year-old man was arrested in connection with an arson fire at Santa Sophia Catholic Church.
Oct. 11, 2013 - U-T San Diego
Feds offer reward in church arson fire The fire caused $50,000 in damage at Santa Sophia Catholic Church in Spring Valley.
Oct. 10, 2013 - U-T San Diego