Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church Explained

Surp Nişan Kilisesi
Fullname:Kartal Surp Nişan Ermeni Kilisesi
Denomination:Armenian Apostolic Church
Groundbreaking:1776
Completed Date:1776
Country: Turkey
Location:Kartal, Istanbul, Kartal
Coordinates:40.89°N 29.1876°W

Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Church (Holy Cross Armenian Church) is an Armenian Church located in Kartal Municipality, Istanbul. The facility was built in the 16th century as a chapel. It collapsed and was rebuilt as a school and church in 1776.

Since 1857, the church was renewed. It has been in service since 1 September 1857.[1]

The church is a property of Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Church and School Foundation.

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Notes and References

  1. Rozerin Doğan, Kanatları Ada Süslü Kartal, Heyamola Yayınları, İstanbul, 2010, page. 86; Tuğlacı, agy, page. 179.