Faith / Church
Mor Barsavmo Church
Midyat, Mardin
A church in the Işıklar neighborhood, rebuilt in 1943 on 5th-century foundations, where the Syriac congregation continues to hold services.
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Its story
The church in Midyat's Işıklar neighborhood was built in the 5th century and rebuilt in 1943 on its old foundations using traditional methods. Some of the Sunday services held in rotation among Midyat's Syriac churches take place here. The church gives religious and language education to Syriac children, and the congregation gathers in the evenings for prayer. Its location, surrounded by the stone houses and other churches of Old Midyat, makes it possible to see the town's living Syriac culture up close.
Key facts
- Period
- 5th century; rebuilt 1943
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Midyat, Işıklar neighborhood
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
37.41410, 41.37506
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-312209/mor-barsavmo-kilisesi.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/14758297