Surp Hıreşdagabet Armenian Orthodox Church

Surp Hıreşdagabet Church, located near Yanbol and Ferruh Kethüda , was first built in the 13th century as a Church known by the name of Ayia Stradi. In 1627, it was given to the Armenian community, who renovated the church in 1628 according to the inscription plaque behind the altar. The wooden church was largely damaged during the of in 1729 and was torn down in 1831 for the erection of a stone church. The of the church was completed in 1835. The current church has preserved its presence till today, in its 1835 form.

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Kamış Sok. No:2 34087 Balat, Fatih, İstanbul
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