Meryemana Syriac Orthodox Metropolitan Church
Changes After Construction:
- The building was rebuilt on September 6, 1863, and was recognized as a مشترk place of worship for Syriacs and Armenians.
- It suffered major damage in the Istanbul fire of 1870 and underwent a comprehensive restoration in 1878.
- The existing old building was demolished in 1961; the church was rebuilt and opened for worship in 1964.
- The building was reopened in its renewed form on May 28, 2006.
- The building was registered as a first-degree urban conservation site on March 19, 2003.
Prominent Features:
- The church belongs to the Syriac Orthodox Metropolis of Istanbul.
- The building is also known as the “Tarlabaşı Virgin Mary Metropolitan Church.”
- There is information indicating that the church plot was purchased by the community in the 19th century.
- Examples of Mardin stone craftsmanship can be seen in the building; wreath ornaments on the twisted column capitals are particularly noteworthy.
- The building includes administrative and school sections.
