Saint Gregory of Nyssa Church, Trabzon

Saint Gregory of Nyssa Church exhibits a cross-in-square plan with a central dome supported by substantial column arches and three porches at its entrance.

The church began its existence on January 17, 1201, during the Empire of Trebizond period, and later transformed into a mosque following the 1461 conquest.

The building contains multiple layers of religious art, with frescoes representing different periods of Christian worship before their covering during Islamic use.

The structure stands near the Trabzon coast at coordinates 41.00945 latitude and 39.73058 longitude, offering access to both worshippers and researchers.

Russian military occupation during World War I enabled archaeologists to conduct detailed studies of the church structure and document its artistic elements.

Location: Trabzon

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.00945,39.73058

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:14