Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Church (Holy Cross Armenian Church) is an Armenian Church located in Kartal Municipality, Istanbul. The facility was built in the 16th century as a chapel. It collapsed and was rebuilt as a school and church in 1776.
| Surp Nişan Kilisesi | |
|---|---|
| Kartal Surp Nişan Ermeni Kilisesi | |
 Surp Nişan Kilisesi | |
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| 40°53′24″N 29°11′15″E / 40.89004°N 29.187611°E | |
| Location | Kartal, Istanbul, Kartal |
| Country |  Turkey |
| Denomination | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1776 |
| Completed | 1776 |
Since 1857, the church was renewed. It has been in service since 1 September 1857.[1]
The church is a property of Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Church and School Foundation.
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edit- ^ Rozerin Doğan, Kanatları Ada Süslü Kartal, Heyamola Yayınları, İstanbul, 2010, page. 86; Tuğlacı, agy, page. 179.
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