Aya Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church

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construction year:

1830-1834

location:

Beyoğlu, İstanbul

ordered by:

Constantin Brâncoveanu (Prince of Wallachia)

architect:

Unknown

Changes After Construction:
  • It was rebuilt in 1692 by Constantine Brâncoveanu, Voivode of Wallachia; this information shows that the origin of the church goes further back.
  • The building was rebuilt in the period 1830–1834.
  • The building underwent repairs in 1965.
Prominent Features:
  • The church belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Istanbul.
  • The building is a Greek Orthodox place of worship located in the Hasköy (Piri Paşa) area.
  • The building was rebuilt in 1692 on the site of an older Byzantine church.
  • Four imperial icons from the earlier structure have been preserved.
  • The church contains the holy relics of Saint Arghira.