Orthodox parish

Church of St. Demetrios Xyloportas, Ayvansaray

Istanbul, Turkey

Greek Orthodox church of Saint Demetrios at Xyloporta in Ayvansaray, Fatih, built 1597-1600; it served as the Patriarchal church before the Patriarchate settled at the Phanar.

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AddressAyvansaray, Fatih, Istanbul

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Computed from the Paschalion — not supplied by the parish.

FastingNo fast today

PaschaSunday, 2 May 2027

Monday 26 OctoberSt Demetrios the Myrrh-streaming

Sunday 8 NovemberSynaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel

Saturday 21 NovemberEntrance of the Theotokos

Monday 30 NovemberSt Andrew the First-Called

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