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Mor Evgin Monastery

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Mor Evgin Monastery

Nusaybin, Mardin

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A Syriac monastery on the slope of Mount İzla at an elevation of about 900 meters, believed to have been founded in the 4th century by the Egyptian monk Mor Evgin.

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

According to tradition, the monastery was founded in the 4th century by the monk Mor Evgin (Awgin), who came from Egypt, and his seventy disciples, in the İzla area about 25-30 km from Nusaybin. At an elevation of about 900 meters above sea level, the building forms a complex developed around a courtyard; it contains graves of saints and servants, hermit cells and worship sections. It is said that at one time hundreds of monks lived here and that the monks trained here went to distant lands. Damaged in 1915, the monastery has now been reopened for worship. Its position overlooking the plain makes the mountain journey scenic.

Key facts

Period
4th century
Admission
Free
Getting there
Northeast of Nusaybin, Mount İzla; steep mountain road, by private car
Visit duration
1 hour

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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37.16781, 41.40841

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-311849/mor-evgin-manastiri.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mor_Evgin_Manast%C4%B1r%C4%B1 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/377754866