Surp Harutyun Armenian Church
Changes After Construction:
- In 1832, by imperial decree, a place of worship known in the neighborhood as the “Priest’s residence” was built together with its baptistery.
- With the permission obtained by Harutyun Amira Bezciyan, this place of worship was enlarged and converted into a church; the Boğosyan-Varvaryan School was built beside it.
- In 1855, a construction decree was obtained, the building process was completed, and the church was opened for worship by Hagopos III Seropyan.
- The Byzantine wall immediately behind the altar has been preserved in its original form.
- During the period of Madteos İzmirliyan, the building was constructed in masonry by the brothers Hovhannes and Mıgırdiç Esayan.
- The adjacent Boğosyan-Varvaryan School was closed and is used for different activities of the community.
Prominent Features:
- The church belongs to the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey.
- It has been recorded that the Byzantine wall immediately behind the altar of the church has been preserved in its original form.
- It is stated that benefactors are buried in the church courtyard and that their names and dates are listed in the patriarchal record.
