Üsküdar - St. John the Baptist or Surp Garabed Church
Church or Organization Info
The Surp Garabed Church is one of the oldest Armenian churches in Istanbul, situated in the district of Üsküdar on the Asian side of the city. It was built in 1593 during the reign of Sultan Murad III by an Armenian merchant named Garabed, who dedicated it to St. John the Baptist (Surb Karapet in Armenian).
The church is built in the traditional Armenian architectural style and has a rectangular plan with a dome on top. It also has a bell tower and a courtyard with a fountain. The church underwent renovations and expansion in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Throughout its history, the Surp Garabed Church has played an important role in the Armenian community of Istanbul. It has served as a center for religious and cultural activities and has been a refuge for Armenians during times of persecution. The church has been the site of significant events in Armenian history, such as the election of Catholicos Sahak II in 1803 and the consecration of the first Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul in 1832.
Today, the Surp Garabed Church remains an active place of worship for the Armenian community in Istanbul. It is open to visitors who want to explore its rich history and cultural heritage. It is a reminder of the Armenian presence in Istanbul and their contributions to the city's culture and history.
Address: Murat Reis, Vasiyet Sk. No:6, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye
District: Üsküdar
Neighborhood: Murat Reis
The church is built in the traditional Armenian architectural style and has a rectangular plan with a dome on top. It also has a bell tower and a courtyard with a fountain. The church underwent renovations and expansion in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Throughout its history, the Surp Garabed Church has played an important role in the Armenian community of Istanbul. It has served as a center for religious and cultural activities and has been a refuge for Armenians during times of persecution. The church has been the site of significant events in Armenian history, such as the election of Catholicos Sahak II in 1803 and the consecration of the first Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul in 1832.
Today, the Surp Garabed Church remains an active place of worship for the Armenian community in Istanbul. It is open to visitors who want to explore its rich history and cultural heritage. It is a reminder of the Armenian presence in Istanbul and their contributions to the city's culture and history.
Address: Murat Reis, Vasiyet Sk. No:6, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye
District: Üsküdar
Neighborhood: Murat Reis
Known Tokens
Type I
10 paras 1866
Obv. inscription: ریکی مادار می ایسا بسته مخصوص مرقد
ԻՒՍԿ. Ս. ԿԱՐԱՊԵՏ ԵԿԵՂԵՑՒՈՅ ՄԷՋ․ ԳՈՐԾԱԾԵԼԻ
Stack’s Bowers November 2012 Baltimore Auction lot 22069
Type II
5 paras 1877 (January 1st)
Aurea Numismatika 84 Lot 2723, 2-Dec-2017
10 paras 1877 (May 1st)
Aurea Numismatika 84 Lot 2720, 2-Dec-2017
10 paras 1866
Obv. inscription: ریکی مادار می ایسا بسته مخصوص مرقد
ԻՒՍԿ. Ս. ԿԱՐԱՊԵՏ ԵԿԵՂԵՑՒՈՅ ՄԷՋ․ ԳՈՐԾԱԾԵԼԻ
Stack’s Bowers November 2012 Baltimore Auction lot 22069
Type II
5 paras 1877 (January 1st)
Aurea Numismatika 84 Lot 2723, 2-Dec-2017
10 paras 1877 (May 1st)
Aurea Numismatika 84 Lot 2720, 2-Dec-2017
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Citation
“Üsküdar - St. John the Baptist or Surp Garabed Church,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed April 28, 2024, http://armnumres.org/items/show/1418.