Christian churches in Istanbul

Historic Christian Churches

Istanbul's Christian heritage is preserved in its diverse collection of churches across both the European and Asian sides. This list features Hagia Irene, the city's oldest surviving Byzantine church, alongside 19th-century structures in the Moda and Samatya districts. These sites represent various denominations, including Greek Orthodox, Armenian Catholic, and Presbyterian traditions, showcasing architectural styles ranging from Byzantine brickwork to neo-Gothic designs.

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Hagia Irene

This former Eastern Orthodox church is part of the Topkapi Palace complex. The name Hagia Irene means "Divine Peace".

All Saints Moda English Church

Built in 1878 following the Crimean War, this small Anglican church features neo-Gothic elements and serves the English-speaking community in Kadıköy.

Church of the Assumption

A mid-19th-century French Catholic church located in the Moda neighborhood, serving the local Catholic community.

Aya Yorgi Rum Kilisesi

A Greek Orthodox church in the Samatya district dedicated to Saint George, representing the area's long-standing Orthodox heritage.

Aya Nikola Rum Kilisesi

A Greek Orthodox church in Samatya dedicated to Saint Nicholas, serving as a focal point for the local community in the Fatih district.

Samatya Church

Also known as the Church of St. George of Samatya, this site has a long history transitioning from Byzantine origins to an Armenian Orthodox place of worship.

Aya Mina Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi

A 19th-century Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Menas, constructed over the foundations of an earlier Byzantine structure in Samatya.

Ermeni Katolik Kilisesi

An Armenian Catholic church in the Samatya neighborhood, reflecting the religious diversity and 19th-century expansion of the local Armenian community.