The historic church in Garipler village, Sorgun district, Yozgat, is timeless with a history of 300 years.
The church, which was previously used as a monastery in the village of Garipler, which housed various civilizations, was converted into a mosque during the Principality of Garipoğulları.
The corners, windows, arches and doors of the historic building, partly used as a mosque and partly as a school from 1924 to 1970, are made of cut stone, other parts are made of crushed stone.
The church is registered as an Immovable Cultural Property, and is distinguished by a structure built of finely cut and rubble stone, extending east-west, with a narthex and three naves.
Although the church was disfigured by climatic conditions and the destruction caused by treasure seekers, it has the potential to become an important site in terms of religious tourism if restored.
Yozgat Museum Director Cihat Çakır said: “Garipler Village Church is a Greek Church in our city. It is registered as an Immovable Cultural Property. It is a Greek Church built around the 1700s. If it is restored and the area is revitalized and the landscape is completed, it can be a very beautiful destination.”
