The Mor Barsawmo Syriac Orthodox
Church was the first sight I encountered and visited during my first morning in
Midyat. It is located near the market
area at the center of the old town of Midyat.
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| The courtyard of Mor Barsawmo church. |
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| Children playing at the courtyard of the church. |
The 1,500 year-old church was destroyed in 1793 and was
rebuilt in 1910. Compared to other
churches in the area which are abandoned, this one is still in operation, full
of kids playing on its courtyard. Every
afternoon classes for local Assyrian
children is being thought here to learn the Syriac language (closely related to
the Aramaic language spoken by Jesus Christ).
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| The entryway of the church. |
The church which was made primarily
of cut stones was reconstructed in 1943.
Visitors are welcome to enter without anyone minding you walk around the
premise. An old man opened the church
for visitors to see the interior of the church.
I and 2 more tourists were there during my visit.
Entry is free.
Address: Şen Cad. 21, Southern end of the old city, Eski
Midyat
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