| Saint Marineh Church | |
|---|---|
Սուրբ Մարինէ եկեղեցի | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Province | Muş Province |
| Region | Eastern Anatolia Region |
| Status | Ceased functioning as a church in 1915 |
| Location | |
| Location | Muş |
  Shown within Turkey | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°42′54″N 41°30′09″E / 38.7150°N 41.5025°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 6th century |
Surp Marineh Church ( Armenian: Սուրբ Մարինէ եկեղեցի) was one of eight churches existing in town of Moush ( Armenian: Մուշ) before the Armenian genocide. Surp Marineh was the most notable church in whole Tarawn ( Armenian: Տարոն) region of Historical Armenia, and was known as "Katoghike" ( Armenian: Կաթողիկէ meaning Cathedral). Currently it is in a ruinous state and only parts of the outer walls still stand. [1] [2]
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References
- ^ RoadtoArmenia.com - Return to Moush
- ^ Harry Finnis Blosse Lynch "Armenia, Travels and Studies. Volume 2. The Turkish Provinces", page 173. Adamant Media Corporation, ISBN 1-4021-8949-4
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