Rumelihisarı - St. Sandukht Church
Identifier
MacKenzie-27
Church or Organization Info
The St. Sandukht Church, also known as the Church of St. Sandoukht the Virgin, is located in the Rumelihisarı neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It was originally built in the 16th century by the Armenian community of Istanbul, during the Ottoman era. The church is dedicated to St. Sandoukht, an Armenian martyr who was killed for her Christian faith in the 4th century.
The St. Sandukht Church has a traditional Armenian architectural style, with a rectangular plan and a bell tower. The interior is decorated with frescoes and icons, including a large mural of St. Sandoukht. It also has a courtyard and a small garden.
The St. Sandukht Church has a traditional Armenian architectural style, with a rectangular plan and a bell tower. The interior is decorated with frescoes and icons, including a large mural of St. Sandoukht. It also has a courtyard and a small garden.
Known Tokens
20 paras
Aurea Numismatika 84 Lot 2722, 2-Dec-2017
Aurea Numismatika 84 Lot 2722, 2-Dec-2017
Files
Collection
Citation
“Rumelihisarı - St. Sandukht Church,” Armenian Numismatic Research Organization, accessed November 14, 2024, https://armnumres.org/items/show/1406.