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Changes After Construction
The church, whose initial construction date is unknown, was rebuilt in its present form in 1857.
The building was damaged in the 1894 earthquake and was repaired shortly afterward.
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The church belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Istanbul.
The church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors.
The building was established in 1857 on the ruins of a Byzantine church dedicated to Saint Nicholas.
The tomb of Patriarch Samuel I is located in the church.
The building stands in a dominant position overlooking the main square of Heybeliada.
