Additionally, chlorine (bleach) disinfection will not remove copper. If the copper in your drinking water is not from the groundwater but from your plumbing, flushing the water system before using the water for drinking or cooking is a practical option.
The History of Hagia Sophia - the Church of Holy Wisdom. Be sure to visit a new addition to the site on the Opus Sectile panels from the Western Wall of Hagia Sophia.
Meaning & History. Greek form of the Aramaic name ×ªÖ¼Ö¸××Ö¹×Ö¸× (Ta'oma') which meant twin. In the New Testament this is the name of the apostle who initially doubts the resurrected Jesus. According to tradition he was martyred in India. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world.