Kumkapı - Armenian Patriarchate Church
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MacKenzie-5
Church or Organization Info
The Kumkapı Armenian Patriarchate Church, also known as the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin of Istanbul, is the main church and administrative headquarters of the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in 1639 and has undergone several renovations over the centuries.
The church was commissioned by Patriarch Hovhannes of Constantinople, and its construction was completed in 1641. It is located in the Kumkapı neighborhood of Istanbul, which was historically home to a large Armenian community. The church has a unique blend of Armenian, Byzantine, and Ottoman architectural styles, reflecting the diverse cultural influences of the region.
The church is particularly famous for its collection of ancient religious artifacts and manuscripts, including the first Armenian book printed in Istanbul in 1567. It also houses the relics of several saints and prominent figures in Armenian history, including Saint Gregory the Illuminator, the patron saint of the Armenian Church.
Despite suffering damage during various earthquakes and fires over the centuries, the Kumkapı Armenian Patriarchate Church has remained an important symbol of the Armenian community's cultural and spiritual heritage in Istanbul.
The church was commissioned by Patriarch Hovhannes of Constantinople, and its construction was completed in 1641. It is located in the Kumkapı neighborhood of Istanbul, which was historically home to a large Armenian community. The church has a unique blend of Armenian, Byzantine, and Ottoman architectural styles, reflecting the diverse cultural influences of the region.
The church is particularly famous for its collection of ancient religious artifacts and manuscripts, including the first Armenian book printed in Istanbul in 1567. It also houses the relics of several saints and prominent figures in Armenian history, including Saint Gregory the Illuminator, the patron saint of the Armenian Church.
Despite suffering damage during various earthquakes and fires over the centuries, the Kumkapı Armenian Patriarchate Church has remained an important symbol of the Armenian community's cultural and spiritual heritage in Istanbul.
Known Tokens
10 paras (35mm x 55mm)
eBay item #331240183357
eBay item #331240183357
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“Kumkapı - Armenian Patriarchate Church,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed December 22, 2024, https://armnumres.org/items/show/1395.