Faith / Monastery
Mor Hobil – Mor Abrohom Monastery
Midyat, Mardin
A Syriac monastery 1 km from central Midyat, founded in the 5th century by two monks trained at Mor Gabriel and still in use today.
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Its story
The monastery was founded in the 5th century by Mor Hobil and Mor Abrohom, who were trained at the Mor Gabriel Monastery. The complex consists of two churches, the Virgin Mary dome and a Syriac cemetery spread over a wide area; graves thought to date from the Roman period have also been found around it. Many parts of the building, still used by the Syriac community today, have been restored with donations. As it is very close to the old part of Midyat, it can be seen on a short visit during a tour of the town.
Key facts
- Period
- 5th century
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- 1 km from central Midyat
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.41252, 41.38544
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-312182/mor-hobil-mor-abrohom-manastiri.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mor_Hobil_Mor_Abrohom_Manast%C4%B1r%C4%B1 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/299958684