Surp Santuhd Armenian Church
Changes After Construction:
- The first wooden church was renewed in 1816; it was demolished in the same year, and the trustee Canig Amira was exiled.
- In accordance with Canig Amira’s will, the church was rebuilt in 1856.
- The church burned in 1972; worship continued after a temporary repair.
- The latest construction was carried out in 1978; it was reopened for worship by Patriarch Şınorhk.
- The church underwent restoration in 2003; it was consecrated and reopened for worship by Archbishop Aram Ateşyan.
- The most recent restoration was carried out in 2012; it was consecrated and reopened for worship by Bishop Sahak Maşalyan.
Prominent Features:
- The church belongs to the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey.
- The building is an Armenian church affiliated with the Armenian Apostolic tradition.
- The name of the church appears in Armenian sources as “Սուրբ Սանդուխտ Եկեղեցի” (Saint Sanduht Armenian Church).
