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10. Culture & Recreation In Istanbul
10.3.1. RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
Although the population is mostly Muslim, Istanbul has a number of working churches and synagogues. The
Patriarchy of the Greek Orthodox church is headquartered here and there are many other Greek Orthodox and
Armenian churches. St. Antoine and St. Esprit are the two main Roman Catholic churches. St. Antoine has
services in Turkish, English, Italian, and Polish, while St. Esprit offers masses in English and French. The
Anglican (Episcopal) community has services at Christ Church (the Crimean Memorial Church). The Union
Church of Istanbul holds non-denominational Protestant services in the Dutch chapel. The main synagogues of
the city are Neve Shalom in Galata, Ahrida Synagogue in Balat, Etz Ahayim Synagogue in Ortaköy, and Hemdat
Israel Synagogue in Haydarpaşa. 10.3.2. RELIGIOUS RESOURCES
Institution Neighborhood Telephone
Ecumenical Eastern Orthodox Patriarchate
Armenian Patriarchate
Christ Church
Union Church
St. Antoine
St. Esprit
Chappelle du Sacre Cour
Die Deutsche Kirche
All Saints
Aya Triada (Greek Orthodox)
Chief Rabbinate
Synagogue Neve Shalom
Synagogue Etz-Ahayim
Synagogue Ashkenaze
Synagogue Ahrida de Balat
Orthodox Syriac Church of the Virgin Mary
Syriac Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
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