Today, Saturday 11 March, was a day of heartfelt animation and special memories. Fr Ángel Fernández Artime, celebrated the mass of thanksgiving for the 120th anniversary of the Salesian presence in Istanbul in the cathedral of the city, with the religious and lay people of the Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul. The presence of the Salesian Cooperators, members of ADMA and some members of the Salesian Family in Istanbul, gave a strong sense of unity to the Salesian charism. The morning celebration concluded with a festive lunch in the Evrim Salesian Institute. In the evening, the Rector Major visited the Salesian Oratory for the refugees and it ended with a joyful and festive dinner with young people from various groups in the Vicariate who attend Salesian works.