Aya Kiryaki Greek Orthodox Church
Changes After Construction:
- The fires of 1645, 1660, and 1865 damaged the church.
- Repairs were carried out at the church in 1730.
- The 1894 earthquake destroyed the church.
- The present building was completed in 1901.
Prominent Features:
- The church belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Istanbul.
- The building is also known as the Kumkapı Hagia Kyriake Church.
- The place of worship is oriented east-west, is of the central type, and was built of finely cut stone.
- The interior has a composition that emphasizes the cross plan.
- Beneath the church is the Aya Basileos Holy Spring.
