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Antakya Greek Orthodox (St. Paul) Church

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Antakya Greek Orthodox (St. Paul) Church

Antakya, Hatay

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The late 19th-century church of Antakya's Greek Orthodox community; largely destroyed in the 2023 earthquake, with reconstruction work on the agenda.

Safety warning

The ruined building and rubble area are dangerous; do not go inside, and approach only at events organized by the community and with permission.

Its story

The church on Hürriyet Caddesi was rebuilt with Russian support after the 1872 earthquake and served the city's largest Christian community. With its courtyard, icon wall and bell tower, it was one of the symbols of Antakya's multi-faith identity. In the earthquakes of 6 February 2023 most of its walls and roof collapsed; some works recovered from the rubble were handed over to the museum. Although the foundation administration has announced its determination to rebuild the church, the building is not suitable for normal visits today.

Key facts

Photo
The photo dates from before the earthquake (before 6 February 2023); the building looks different today.
Period
Late 19th century (after the 1872 earthquake)
Status
Ruined after the earthquake; reconstruction/restoration process — confirm before visiting.

Location

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36.19994, 36.16072

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Paul's_Church,_Antakya | https://www.diken.com.tr/?p=1687830 | https://kulturenvanteri.com/yer/aziz-pavlus-ortodoks-kilisesi/