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Ömerli Mor Cercis (Gevergis) Church

Ömerli, Mardin

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The Mor Cercis (Gevergis) Church in the Ömerli district center, left by the Syriacs, restored and reopened for worship.

Safety warning

It is an active place of worship; visitor entry may be restricted during services/prayer times, so choose modest, covered clothing. The door may not always be open; ask locally before visiting.

Its story

Until 1953 Ömerli was a village and subdistrict called Maserti, attached to Savur; in that year it became a district of Mardin. In the district center is the Mor Cercis (Gevergis, St. George) Church, left by the Syriac community; the church has been restored and reopened for worship. The district, about 26 km from central Mardin, is known for its dry-farmed grapes and its registered Karfoki grape; the grape harvest period is especially meaningful for a visit. The church can be seen with a short detour from the Mardin–Midyat route.

Key facts

Period
Syriac church (exact date not given in sources)
Admission
Free
Getting there
Ömerli district center, 26 km from Mardin
Visit duration
20 minutes

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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37.40050, 40.95357

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96merli | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/9644402917