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St. George's Cathedral, Istanbul
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The Patriarchal Cathedral Church of St. George is the principal Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in Istanbul, Turkey, formerly Constantinople. Since about 1600, it has been the seat of the Ecumenica
St. George's Cathedral 2022
St. George's Cathedral 2022
The exterior of the Church of St George. The façade dates from the mid-19th century and shows a neo-Classical influence that makes it quite distinct f
The exterior of the Church of St George. The façade dates from the mid-19th century and shows a neo-Classical influence that makes it quite distinct from Orthodox churches in the Byzantine style.
Inside the Patriarchal Basilica of St George in Fener (Phanar)
Inside the Patriarchal Basilica of St George in Fener (Phanar)
Saint Peter's Gate at the Patriarchate. In 1821, Patriarch Gregory V remained hanged for multiple days at its architrave, because he was blamed by Mah
Saint Peter's Gate at the Patriarchate. In 1821, Patriarch Gregory V remained hanged for multiple days at its architrave, because he was blamed by Mahmud II for his inability to suppress the Greek War of Independence. The Gate has not been opened since.
Fener
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Fener, also spelled Phanar, is a quarter midway up the Golden Horn in the district of Fatih in Istanbul, Turkey. The Turkish name is derived from the Greek word "phanarion", meaning lantern, streetlig
St. George's Cathedral, Istanbul
…Orthodox Church, and is frequently looked upon as the spiritual leader of the 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide. The church is located in the Fener (Phanar) district of Istanbul, northwest of the historic centre of old Constantinople. (Its address is Dr Sadık Ahmet Caddesi No 19, Fener 34083…
A street in Fener
A street in Fener
Fener district in c. 1900.
Fener district in c. 1900.
Exterior of St. George's Cathedral. The neo-Classical façade marks it out from other Orthodox churches in the Byzantine style.
Exterior of St. George's Cathedral. The neo-Classical façade marks it out from other Orthodox churches in the Byzantine style.
Residence of the patriarch in the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in Fener.
Residence of the patriarch in the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in Fener.