Surp Giragos, one of the historical Armenian churches in Diyarbakır, has been renovated, but Surp Sarkis in Suriçi is in ruins. The church was further damaged in the February 6th earthquakes in 2023.The first step towards the renovation of the Surp Sarkis Armenian Church, which has been in ruins for years in Diyarbakır (Dikranagerd), will be taken on June 13. Work will begin with the funds allocated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. However, additional resources need to be found to complete the project.
Diyarbakır Surp Giragos Church Foundation has been working for a long time to renovate its church. The project was prepared and approved by the Monuments Board.
In addition to the renovation of the church, this very comprehensive project also includes workshops, conference halls and exhibitions.
Recently, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism allocated an allowance of 5 million TL for the project.
As a result of this funding, work will begin on June 13.
Surp Giragos management, headed by Ergun Ayık, came to Istanbul and visited Patriarch Maşalyan and gave information about the process.
Patriarch Maşalyan expressed his happiness with the development and congratulated the foundation. He promised support for the work.
In this context, restoration works will begin with a ceremony on June 13 with the participation of Patriarch Maşalyan.
According to the information we have obtained, a total of around 60 million TL is required to complete the project. The Foundation and the Armenian community continue to work to complete this remaining resource.
