Mor Quryaqos Church
| Mor Quryaqos Church | |
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Mor Kuryakos Kilisesi | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Syriac Orthodox |
| Location | |
| Location | Bağlarbaşı, Midyat, Mardin, Turkey |
Interactive map of Mor Quryaqos Church | |
| Architecture | |
| Established | 8th century |
Mor Quryaqos Church is a Syriac Orthodox church located in the Midyat district of Mardin province, Turkey. Situated in the Syriac-inhabited village of Bağlarbaşı, it was built in the 8th century and dedicated to Mor Quryaqos.[1] In 2021, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as part of the Late Antique and Medieval Churches and Monasteries of Midyat and Surrounding Area (Tur ʿAbdin).[1] Following a restoration, the church has reopened for worship in 2026 after a fifty-year break.[2]
Architecture
Mor Quryaqos Church was built as a hall-type church.[1] It has large apse archivolts.[1] The church has open-air oratories (beth slutho), which are typical of the region.[1][3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Late Antique and Medieval Churches and Monasteries of Midyat and Surrounding Area (Tur ʿAbdin)". UNESCO. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Mardin- 1600 yıllık Mor Kuryakos Kilisesi, 50 yıl sonra yeniden ibadete açıldı". www.hurriyet.com.tr (in Turkish). 2026-07-18. Retrieved 2026-07-26.
- ↑ https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1325699
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