Surp Marineh Church, Muş Explained

Building Name:Saint Marineh Church
Native Name:Սուրբ Մարինէ եկեղեցի
Image Upright:1.1
Map Type:Turkey
Map Size:290
Location:Muş
Geo:38.715°N 41.5025°W
Religious Affiliation:Armenian Apostolic Church
Region:Eastern Anatolia Region
Province:Muş Province
Functional Status:Ceased functioning as a church in 1915
Heritage Designation:None
Architecture:Yes
Architecture Style:Armenian
Year Completed:6th century

Surp Marineh Church (hy|Սուրբ Մարինէ եկեղեցի) was one of eight churches existing in town of Moush (hy|Մուշ) before the Armenian genocide. Surp Marineh was the most notable church in whole Tarawn (hy|Տարոն) region of Historical Armenia, and was known as "Katoghike" (hy|Կաթողիկէ meaning Cathedral). Currently it is in a ruinous state and only parts of the outer walls still stand.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.road-to-armenia.com/articles/2005/moush.html RoadtoArmenia.com - Return to Moush
  2. Harry Finnis Blosse Lynch "Armenia, Travels and Studies. Volume 2. The Turkish Provinces", page 173. Adamant Media Corporation,