Church of the Holy Cross
Surp Haç Kilisesi, the Church of the Holy Cross, stands as a notable Armenian Apostolic house of worship in this historic stretch of the city. The original church in this neighborhood was first built in 1689, and under the decree of Armenian Patriarch Hovhannes IX Golod, it underwent a complete rebuilding that began in 1727. This site has been repeatedly repaired and expanded over the centuries, with significant renovations noted in 1779, 1781, 1782, 1785, 1790, and 1808, reflecting the enduring presence of the Armenian community in this part of the city. During the late 19th century, a broader, ashlar-walled complex was constructed with the help of patronage from notable figures, including the distinguished "hassa" architect Krikor Amira Balyan and collaborators Kazaz Harutyun Amira Bezciyan, Harutyun Amira Noradungyan, and …
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