Panayia Greek Orthodox Church

Panayia Greek Orthodox Church

Year Built
1804
Commissioned By
Pera Greek Congregation, Hacopulos Family
Architect
Unknown
Location
Beyoglu
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Changes After Construction

  1. It was enlarged in 1831 and its roof was renewed.

  2. The bell tower was built in 1837.

  3. Following the application in 1893, it was enlarged in 1894.

  4. It underwent repair in 1875 and 1890; a comprehensive repair was carried out in 1904, and Leon Casanova took part in this repair.

Featured Highlights

  • The church belongs to the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Istanbul.

  • The structure is also known as Panayia Isodion Church and Meryem Ana Greek Orthodox Church.

  • The structure was built in 1804 with a single-nave, plain, and undecorated arrangement.

  • The main entrance of the structure is on Emir Nevruz Street; it has additional entrances opening onto Meşrutiyet Avenue and Han Geçidi.

  • On the iconostasis are scenes from the life of Jesus and depictions of Ioannis Prodromos; in the narthex are Christ Pantokrator and portraits of the apostles.

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