The most beautiful and invaluable mosaic works are displayed in the most revered sacred, tourist, and pilgrimage sites around the world. Mahir AKKAYA had the honor of being personally welcomed by Pope Francis, as well as by the rectors (archbishops) and curators of these exceptional sites: the Vatican, the Cathedral of Saint James of Compostela (Spain), the Sanctuary of Fatima (Portugal), the Sanctuary of Lourdes (France), the Sanctuary of Mount Sainte-Odile (France), the Basilica of Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre (France), and the memorial site of Oradour-sur-Glane (France). An unprecedented recognition.

To our knowledge, this is a first: indeed, Pope Francis had never before examined such a gift with his own hands. Likewise, the recipients of these paintings received them with deep emotion, taking the time to admire them up close.

Mahir AKKAYA is delighted and deeply grateful to know that millions of tourists and pilgrims now have the opportunity to contemplate these works of art. For him, this is the greatest tribute.

As a token of gratitude for these donations, Mahir AKKAYA has received numerous letters of thanks as well as honorary medals.

These confidential letters are accessible via a code, which you can obtain upon request from Mahir AKKAYA. All this information is secured on the website and can only be accessed after submitting a request either through the contact form or via email.