Kumkapı - Panayia Elpida Greek Orthodox Church
Church or Organization Info
The Kumkapi Panayia Elpida Greek Orthodox Church, also known as the Church of Panaghia Elpis, or "Virgin Mary of Hope" is located in the Kumkapi neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in 1829 by a Greek architect named Kyriakos Ioannidis, with the support of the Greek community in Istanbul.
The church is known for its beautiful interior, which includes intricate frescoes and marble carvings. It was renovated in the early 20th century and again in the 1990s to restore some of its original features.
The church is named after the Panaghia Elpis, or "Virgin Mary of Hope," and is an important religious site for the Greek Orthodox community in Istanbul. It is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world who come to admire its architecture and learn about its history.
The church is known for its beautiful interior, which includes intricate frescoes and marble carvings. It was renovated in the early 20th century and again in the 1990s to restore some of its original features.
The church is named after the Panaghia Elpis, or "Virgin Mary of Hope," and is an important religious site for the Greek Orthodox community in Istanbul. It is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from around the world who come to admire its architecture and learn about its history.
Collection
Citation
“Kumkapı - Panayia Elpida Greek Orthodox Church,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed November 14, 2024, https://armnumres.org/items/show/1398.