CHURCH OF ARCHANGELS

HAGIOS TAXIARCHOI CHURCH/TAXIARCHON CHURCH 

Church of Archangels is one the most notable monuments in Mudanya… Located in Kumyaka Neighborhood, it is known as the third-oldest standing church on the world. Built in 780, the church, aka Taxiarchon, is now 1234 years old. Built by Byzantine Emperor Constantine Porphyrogennetus IV between 780 and 797, the Church of Archangels is a private property. A while ago, it was sold to Elpidophoros Lambriniadis, who is appointed as Metropolitan Bishop of Bursa by Patriarchate in Fener, Istanbul. The church was purchased from a businessman from Istanbul; and its key is entrusted to neighborhood headman. In the past, the Church also served as an asylum, and underwent two restorations in 1448 and 1819. The Church preserved its status until 1922.

Once the present restoration is accomplished, it will be put into service for worshipping and visit as a heritage of mankind.