| Building Name: | Church of Saint Anne |
| Location: | Trebizond, Turkey |
| Map Type: | Turkey |
| Religious Affiliation: | Greek Orthodox Church |
| Rite: | Byzantine Rite |
| Functional Status: | Publicly accessible landmark |
| Architecture: | yes |
| Architecture Type: | Monastery |
| Groundbreaking: | 6th century AD |
| Year Completed: | 7th century AD |
The Church of Saint Anne is thought to be the oldest church in Trabzon city, Turkey, dating to the 6th or 7th century. It has not seen service in over a century, but has recently (2021-22) been thoroughly restored. With whitewash removed, all remaining fresco's have now become visible. The church is accessible to the public free of charge during daytime hours.
The building is a small, early Byzantine-style structure, with a barrel vaulted nave and aisles,[1] and a sanctuary flanked by side-chamber formed from three curved apses.[2] Spolia is used in the building, with a classical sarcophagus used to form a tympanum over the main entrance door, showing a standing warrior and a winged Nike.[3]
It is possible the church was built around the 6th or 7th centuries AD. On a relief slab above the south door there is an inscription stating that St. Anne was restored during the joint reigns of Basil I, Leo VI and Alexander in 884/85.[4]
In 2021/22 the church was restored. Its exterior and interior cleaned. All whitewash was removed, making previously hidden frescoes visible. [5]