RED CHURCH IN CAPPADOCIA

Abstract

Red Church is situated at the west of Cappadocia, in Guzelyurt, near Sivrihisar village, in the middle of the lowland against Melendiz Mountains. It's dedicated to the Gregoirus of Nazianze (330-390), one of the most important Father of Cappoadocia, who was buried in this place. The church, famous as a pilgrimage destination for Orthodox Christians of the past, is built out of red stones, from where it derives its name. Red Church is dated at the end of the 6th century and have a cross-shaped plan with parekklesion. The dome and the walls of the church are in the good condition, but the vaults were collapsed. It's differentiate with it's condition, system of construction and cultural identity.