Church of St. Mary of the Spring, Eastern Orthodox church in Zeytinburnu, Turkey
The rectangular basilica structure contains a subterranean spring accessed by a stairway leading to a crypt decorated with frescoes and paintings.
Emperor Leo I constructed the initial shrine and church over a sacred spring in 457 after encountering a blind man seeking water and shade.
The church maintains regular Eastern Orthodox services and hosts major celebrations, with particular significance during post-Easter observances and Marian feast days.
Located 500 meters from Silivri Gate, the church complex includes surrounding walls, Orthodox and Armenian cemeteries, and designated areas for photography.
Two wrestling roosters above the main gate commemorate a symbolic cockfight between Greek and Armenian communities during the 1835 reconstruction.
Location: Zeytinburnu
Location: Istanbul Province
Inception: 6 century
GPS coordinates: 41.00650,28.91570
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:43
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