Surp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Church

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Construction Year:

1812

Location:

Eyüpsultan, İstanbul

Ordered By:

Unknown

Architect:

Unknown

Changes After Construction:
  • The church was built in wood in 1812.
  • The structure was repaired in 1841.
  • The church was rebuilt in 1855 in stone/masonry in its present form.
  • The structure was repaired in 1840, 1845, and 1846 by Barutçu Ohanes Dadyan.
  • The structure underwent repair in 1982 and 1991.
  • The last repair of the church was completed in 2000, and it was reopened for worship.
Prominent Features:
  • The church belongs to the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey.
  • The structure is a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
  • The structure is located on a high terrace, and there are high walls around it.
  • In the interior, the main altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary stands out with its gilded decoration.