Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Istanbul

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Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Istanbul

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Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Istanbul, Catholic church in Şişli, Turkey.

The Our Lady of Lourdes Church stands in the Bomonti area, featuring architectural elements that reflect Georgian ecclesiastical design principles and Catholic traditions.

Founded in 1861 by Catholic priest Peter Kharischirashvili, the church was rededicated to Our Lady of Lourdes in 1862 after receiving papal approval.

The church maintains Georgian Byzantine rites and serves a congregation of Georgian Catholics, ethnic Armenians, and Turkish converts in Istanbul.

Located at coordinates 41.058611, 28.982778, the church remains an active place of worship in the Şişli district of Istanbul.

The church established a Georgian language printing press that produced over 100 publications, including educational materials for the Georgian community.

Location: Şişli

Location: Istanbul Province

GPS coordinates: 41.05861,28.98278

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:15

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