Saint Minas Church of Zara
| Saint Minas church of Zara | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | Müslümabat, Zara, Sivas Province, Turkey |
| Country | Armenia |
| Religious institute | Armenian Apostolic church |
| History | |
| Founded | 13th-century |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | dilapidated |
St Minas (Armenian: Սուրբ Մինաս) is a 13th-century Armenian Apostolic Christian church located in the village of Alakilise, Zara city, Sivas Province, Turkey.[1][2][3]
The church is located on the rock of Kızılırmak (Alice). Saint Minas of Zara is also known as Ala (Ala Kilise), after which the village was named.
History[edit]
After the Armenian Genocide, the church was used for many years as a mosque in the village of Alakilise, before the construction of a new mosque.
It was also used as a warehouse and a stable. Saint Minas was repeatedly destroyed by treasure hunters.[4]
The church is now registered as a cultural heritage object.[5]
Status[edit]
The church is abandoned and in a dilapidated state.
References[edit]
- ^ "Kültür Envanteri - Surp Minas Kilisesi, Zara". kulturenvanteri.com. 2020-02-27. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Zara". korumakurullari.ktb.gov.tr. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "8 asırlık kilise turizme kazandırılmayı bekliyor - Dailymotion Video". Dailymotion. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "8 asırlık kilise turizme kazandırılmayı bekliyor". Son Dakika (in Turkish). 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Սիվասի վերաբերյալ հետազոտություն և դաշտային աշխատանք". Հրանտ Դինք հիմնադրամ (in Armenian). Retrieved 2024-02-13.