Church of Saint George

The Saint George Church building incorporates Ottoman architectural elements with Greek designs, featuring memorial icons on its interior walls and traditional Christian motifs.

Constructed in 1830, the church received official recognition from the United Nations in 1949 as a Christian holy place under Greek Orthodox Church of Jerusalem guardianship.

The Hellenic Army created memorial icons on the church walls in 1943 during World War II, preserving historical narratives through religious art.

The church maintains regular services and welcomes visitors, with major celebrations occurring during Christmas, Lent, and Easter under Orthodox Christian traditions.

Multiple restoration projects, including contributions from Sweden, UNESCO, and Greece, have preserved this religious structure through different historical periods since 1890.

Location: Tulkarm

Inception: 1830

Official opening: 1830

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture, ancient Greek architecture

Website: https://en.jerusalem-patriarchate.info

GPS coordinates: 32.31256,35.02667

Latest update: December 2, 2025 11:02