Pera - St. Trinity Church
Identifier
MacKenzie-9
Church or Organization Info
St. Trinity or Surb Yerrortutyoun Church is a historic Armenian church located in the Pera district of Istanbul, Turkey. The church was built in 1846 by the prominent Armenian architect Garabet Amira Balyan, who was also responsible for the construction of several other notable buildings in Istanbul.
The church features a distinctive neoclassical design and is decorated with a number of beautiful frescoes and religious artwork. The interior of the church is particularly noteworthy for its ornate altar, which is adorned with intricate carvings and religious iconography.
The church features a distinctive neoclassical design and is decorated with a number of beautiful frescoes and religious artwork. The interior of the church is particularly noteworthy for its ornate altar, which is adorned with intricate carvings and religious iconography.
Known Tokens
10 paras 935mm x 57mm)
British Museum (CIB.52922)
20 paras (35mm x 55mm)
British Museum (CIB.52920)
Obv. Գործածելի Յեկեղեցիս Հայոց Բերայ. Տասը Փարա Փոխանիշ Փարա 20 Փարա
Rev. Տոմսակ Եկեղեցեաց Հայոց Բերայ
British Museum (CIB.52922)
20 paras (35mm x 55mm)
British Museum (CIB.52920)
Obv. Գործածելի Յեկեղեցիս Հայոց Բերայ. Տասը Փարա Փոխանիշ Փարա 20 Փարա
Rev. Տոմսակ Եկեղեցեաց Հայոց Բերայ
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Collection
Citation
“Pera - St. Trinity Church,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed April 28, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1405.