Church of Saint Thomas, Syriac Orthodox church in Mosul, Iraq
The Church of Saint Thomas contains five naves with parallel structures separated by arches resting on octagonal columns, creating a north-south sanctuary space.
The first recorded reference to the church dates from 770 in a grievance to Caliph Al-Mahdi, while the current structure emerged in the 13th century.
The church holds significant importance for the Syriac Orthodox community, with multiple bishops and religious leaders interred within its grounds through centuries.
The church underwent substantial restoration work in 1964, during which workers discovered finger bones attributed to Saint Thomas within the building.
During the occupation of Mosul between 2014 and 2017, the religious building served as a prison under Islamic State control.
Location: Mosul
GPS coordinates: 36.34083,43.12542
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:00
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