An ancient church on an even older site with unique relics - part of the pillar of the flagellation of Christ, the relics of Basil the Great, St. John Chrysostom and St. Gregory the Theologian, icons and mosaics of the 11th century and the miraculous icon of the Virgin of the 4th century. Patriarchal Center of Orthodoxy of Constantinople. The place is unique.
The main church of the Patriarchate of Constantinople. It is clear that it has been rebuilt many times, but its condition is many times better than that of many Christian churches in Istanbul (the Patriarchate nevertheless). Someone has attached photos from Sofia to the reviews! There is no large atrium inside, only three naves, the central one was blocked when we entered.