Surp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Church

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Construction Year:

1844

Location:

Bakırköy, İstanbul

Ordered By:

Hovhannes Bey Dadyan

Architect:

Unknown

Changes After Construction:
  • The church was repaired in 1847 by an imperial decree.
  • The last repair of the church took place in 1999; it was consecrated and opened for worship by Patriarch Mesrob II.
Prominent Features:
  • The church belongs to the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey.
  • The structure is also known as “Surp Astvazazin Armenian Church” and “Dzınunt Surp Asdvadzadzni Armenian Church.”
  • The foundation of the church is linked to the worship needs of Armenian workers living in Bakırköy and working in the industrial facilities in the surrounding area.
  • In the courtyard of the church are the graves of members of the Dadyan family and some individuals prominent in the life of the community.
  • The structure is one of the Armenian (Orthodox) churches in Bakırköy/Zeytinlik.