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 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.

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.

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.

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.