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Aya Yorgi Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchy Church
It is in Fener, between Sadrazam Ali Paşa Road and İncebel Street. Greek
Orthodox Patriarchy is located in the yard of this church. The
patriarchy was moved into Aya Yorgi, which was used as a monastery in
16th century, in 1602. From that date, it was destroyed in parts due to
many causes and repaired. Last time it was greatly destroyed during the
fire in 1941 and the repairs which began in 1989 was completed in 1991.
The church is not a very valuable and impressive by means of
architecture. However, it has very valuable things on display. The
patriarch throne, which is said to have a history dating back to 5th
century, three mosaic icons which is one of the rare examples in the
world, a column to which Jesus is claimed to be tied and whipped and
tombs of three female saints are the most important ones.
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FETHIYE
BODRUM
MARMARIS
ANTALYA