Panayia Greek Orthodox Church
Changes After Construction:
- No verified information could be found regarding restoration or repair interventions after the construction of the structure.
Prominent Features:
- The church belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Istanbul.
- According to Christian belief, the church is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God.
- The structure has a basilical plan; there is a three-aisled arrangement in the interior.
- There is a narthex section entered from the southern courtyard.
- In the narthex, there is a silver-covered icon symbolizing the Nativity of the Virgin Mary.
- On the plaque at the entrance of the church appears the inscription “ΙΕΡΟΣ ΝΑΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΓΕΝΕΘΛΙΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΘΕΟΤΌΚΟΥ” (“Holy Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos”).
- In the church, “Panigiri” is celebrated on 7–8 October within the scope of the Feast of the Nativity of the Virgin.
- Two 6th-century column capitals found during foundation excavations are currently exhibited in the front courtyard.
