Worship in Istanbul

Anglican Churches

  • Christ Church, Beyoğlu
    Tel: (0212) 251 56 16
    One of the oldest Anglican churches in Istanbul, serving the English-speaking community.
  • St. Helena’s Chapel, Galatasaray, Taksim
    Tel: (0212) 244 42 28
    A small but vibrant chapel located in the heart of Taksim.
  • Union Church of Istanbul, Beyoğlu
    Tel: (0212) 244 52 12
    An international, interdenominational church offering services in English.

Armenian Churches

  • Armenian Patriarchate, Kumkapı
    Tel: (0212) 517 09 70
    The spiritual center of the Armenian Orthodox community in Istanbul.
  • Surp Asdvadzadzin (Holy Mother of God) Church, Kumkapı
    Tel: (0212) 517 09 70
    Located close to the Patriarchate, this church is active with regular services.
  • Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Church, Beyoğlu
    Tel: (0212) 244 13 82
    Another historic Armenian church serving the community.

Catholic Churches

  • St. Anthony of Padua, Galatasaray, Taksim
    Tel: (0212) 244 09 35
    The largest Roman Catholic church in Istanbul and a key landmark on Istiklal Street.
  • St. Esprit Cathedral, Harbiye
    Tel: (0212) 230 90 00 (updated)
    The seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Istanbul.
  • St. Louis de France, Beyoğlu
    Tel: (0212) 244 10 75
    A historic French Catholic church with active community services.
  • Church of the Assumption, Moda, Kadıköy
    Tel: (0216) 336 03 22
    Serving the Asian side of Istanbul’s Catholic community.
  • Church of St. George, Fener
    Tel: (0212) 527 00 50 (Greek Orthodox Patriarchate office)
    Though Orthodox, St. George also holds importance for Catholic pilgrims.

Orthodox Churches

  • Aya Triada (Holy Trinity), Taksim
    Tel: (0212) 244 13 58
    The largest Greek Orthodox church in Istanbul, serving the local Orthodox community.
  • Panagia Pammakaristos (Fethiye Mosque), Fener
    Tel: (0212) 522 17 50
    A historic Byzantine church now partly converted to a mosque but still with a chapel open for Orthodox worship.
  • Ss. Sergius and Bacchus, Sultanahmet
    Tel: (0212) 522 22 43 (Greek Orthodox Patriarchate)
    One of the oldest surviving Byzantine churches in Istanbul.

Synagogues

  • Chief Rabbinate of Turkey, Beyoğlu
    Tel: (0212) 243 51 66 / 293 87 94
    The main administrative body for the Jewish community in Turkey.
  • Neve Shalom Synagogue, Beyoğlu
    Tel: (0212) 244 15 76 / 293 62 23
    The largest Sephardic synagogue in Istanbul, central to community life.
  • Ashkenazi Synagogue, Karaköy
    Tel: (0212) 244 29 75
    Serving the Ashkenazi Jewish minority in Istanbul.