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Kıllıt (Dereiçi) Mor Yuhanon Church

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Kıllıt (Dereiçi) Mor Yuhanon Church

Savur, Mardin

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The only church open for worship in Kıllıt (Dereiçi), a largely emptied former Syriac village; restored in 2006.

Safety warning

It is an active place of worship; visitor entry may be restricted during services/prayer times, so choose modest, covered clothing. Check transport and security conditions in the area with the local authorities (governorship/district governorate, gendarmerie) before visiting.

Its story

Dereiçi (Kıllıt), about 5 km from Savur, was a large and important Syriac settlement before emigration; the village had churches and monasteries belonging to the Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic communities. Mor Yuhanon Dilimiyo, today the only church in the village open for worship, is thought to have been built in the 4th century; the four-section church was restored in 2006. Around the village, notable for its stone houses, the tradition of viticulture and grape harvest continues. Near the village is also the ruined Mor Abay Monastery, one of the Tur Abdin components on the UNESCO tentative list.

Key facts

Period
Thought to be 4th century
Admission
Free
Getting there
5 km from Savur, Dereiçi neighborhood
Visit duration
45 minutes

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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37.54753, 40.96099

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-312113/mor-yuhanon-dilimiyo-suryani-kilisesi.html | https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-312112/dereici-killit-koyu.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mor_Abay_Manast%C4%B1r%C4%B1 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131527422