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Chaldean Church (Mar Hırmız)

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Chaldean Church (Mar Hırmız)

Artuklu, Mardin

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A church belonging to the Chaldean Catholic community, known for its domed structure, metropolitans' graves and a fireplace with a tughra dated 1902.

Safety warning

It is an active place of worship; visitor entry may be restricted during services/prayer times, so choose modest, covered clothing. When it is not open, it can only be seen from outside.

Its story

The church about 100 meters east of the Şahkulu Bey Mansion belongs to the Chaldean Catholic community. According to sources it was completed between 397 and 430 and has a domed structure. Inside are the graves of two metropolitans, decorated with embroidery-like carving and bearing their dates of death. In the divanhane (reception hall) added later, an ornate fireplace known to have been made in 1902 and bearing an Ottoman tughra is striking. Its location on the route between the Ulu Mosque and the Kırklar Church makes it easy to add to a walk through the old city.

Key facts

Period
Early 5th century (according to sources)
Admission
Free
Getting there
Old Mardin, near 1. Cadde
Visit duration
20 minutes

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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37.31362, 40.73700

Where to eat nearby

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://mardin.ktb.gov.tr/TR-312436/keldani-kilisesi.html | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139429015 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1287648615