Surp Hıresdagabed Church, Balat, Istanbul - Interior View of the Altar

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Surp Hıresdagabed Church, Balat, Istanbul - Interior View of the Altar

Image Description and Historical Context

This postcard showcases the interior of the Surp Hıresdagabed Church located in Balat, Istanbul. The focus is on the elaborately decorated altar, which features an ornate canopy with hanging lamps and draped fabric. The altar is richly adorned with religious icons and various liturgical items, emphasizing the church's spiritual significance. A figure stands beside the altar, providing a sense of scale. The surrounding architecture, including the arched ceiling and intricate carvings, highlights the historical and cultural importance of this Armenian church.

Dimensions

172x117mm

Orientation

Vertical

Original Printed Text

ՏՊԱԴՐ - ԿԻՒԹԵՄՊԼՐԿ
The term "ՏՊԱԴՐ" (pronounced "Tbadar") is the Armenian word for "printer". The second term "ԿԻՒԹԵՄՊԼՐԿ" (pronounced "Gyuhtembrg") is the Armenian transliteration of "Gutenberg", referring to Johannes Gutenberg, the German inventor who introduced mechanical movable-type printing to Europe in the 15th century.

Չարխափան Ս. Աստուածածնայ Սեղանը

Citation

“Surp Hıresdagabed Church, Balat, Istanbul - Interior View of the Altar,” Armenian Philatelic, accessed December 23, 2024, https://armphil.com/items/show/3.

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