Changes After Construction
The first wooden church was renewed in 1816; it was demolished in the same year, and the trustee Canig Amira was exiled.
In accordance with Canig Amira’s will, the church was rebuilt in 1856.
The church burned in 1972; worship continued after a temporary repair.
The latest construction was carried out in 1978; it was reopened for worship by Patriarch Şınorhk.
The church underwent restoration in 2003; it was consecrated and reopened for worship by Archbishop Aram Ateşyan.
The most recent restoration was carried out in 2012; it was consecrated and reopened for worship by Bishop Sahak Maşalyan.
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The church belongs to the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey.
The building is an Armenian church affiliated with the Armenian Apostolic tradition.
The name of the church appears in Armenian sources as “Սուրբ Սանդուխտ Եկեղեցի” (Saint Sanduht Armenian Church).
