Surp Agop Armenian Church
Changes After Construction:
- It is assumed that the church existed before the 19th century.
- Official records state that the building was repaired in 1839.
- It was restored during the patriarchate of Hagopos Seropyan and reopened for worship in 1858.
- Because the aging wooden structure had become dangerous, a new construction permit was obtained in 1891, and the church was rebuilt.
- The opening of the rebuilt church took place in 1892.
- The most recent restoration was carried out in 2012, and the building was reopened for worship.
Prominent Features:
- The church belongs to the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey.
- The building is a church belonging to the Armenian Apostolic tradition.
- During the rebuilding process, support was provided by the Kayseri-born banker Parseğ İstanbulluyan and the neighborhood fund.
