Kınalıada - St. Illuminator Church

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Kınalıada St. Illuminator Church, also known as Surb Prkich Armenian Church, is an Armenian church located on Kınalıada, one of the Princes' Islands in Istanbul, Turkey. The church was built in the 19th century by the Armenian community on the island and is named after Saint Illuminator, the first bishop of Armenia. It is one of the few Armenian churches remaining in Istanbul and serves as a significant religious and cultural center for the Armenian community on Kınalıada. The church features traditional Armenian architecture and ornate interior decorations, including frescoes, mosaics, and stained glass windows. It is open to visitors and holds regular services and cultural events throughout the year.

20 paras (43mm x 45mm)
British Museum (CIB.52923)