Kumkapı - Holy Resurrection or Surb Yerrortutyun Church

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The Holy Resurrection Church also known as the Surb Yerrortutyun Church is an Armenian Apostolic Church located in the Kumkapı neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in 1837 by the famous Ottoman-Armenian architect, Garabet Amira Balyan.

One notable feature of the Holy Resurrection Church is its role as a center for Armenian culture and education in Istanbul. The church is home to a library and museum that contain important Armenian manuscripts, artifacts, and artwork.

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Citation

“Kumkapı - Holy Resurrection or Surb Yerrortutyun Church,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed November 14, 2024, https://armnumres.org/items/show/1397.