Tag: Unveiling Istanbuls Christian Heritage
Unveiling Istanbul’s Christian Heritage
Silivrikapı Panagia Pege Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Testament to Byzantine Faith
Silivrikapı Panagia Pege Church, erected between 457 and 474 under the reign of Emperor Leo I, stands as a symbol of Byzantine religious devotion. Its name, derived from the adjacent holy well (Hagiasma), is steeped in legend, with tales of miraculous healings attributed to its waters. Emperor Justinian I further embellished and expanded the church during his rule, enhancing its significance within the Byzantine Empire.
Historical Significance
The church’s inscriptions reveal a history of reconstruction and renovation, with notable interventions during the Patriarchy of Constantius I in 1834 and a decree by Mahmud II in 1835. Last renovated in 1933, the church remains a revered site, serving as the final resting place for 20 of the 268 Patriarchs since the conquest of Istanbul Exploring Christia
Unveiling Istanbul’s Christian Heritage
Silivrikapı Panagia Pege Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate
Testament to Byzantine Faith
Silivrikapı Panagia Pege Church, erected between 457 and 474 under the reign of Emperor Leo I, stands as a symbol of Byzantine religious devotion. Its name, derived from the adjacent holy well (Hagiasma), is steeped in legend, with tales of miraculous healings attributed to its waters. Emperor Justinian I further embellished and expanded the church during his rule, enhancing its significance within the Byzantine Empire.
Historical Significance
The church’s inscriptions reveal a history of reconstruction and renovation, with notable interventions during the Patriarchy of Constantius I in 1834 and a decree by Mahmud II in 1835. Last renovated in 1933, the church remains a revered site, serving as the final resting place for 20 of the 268 Patriarchs since the conquest of Istanbul Exploring Christia
