Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols
| Church of St. Mary of the Mongols Παναγία Μουχλιώτισσα | |
|---|---|
The tower of the church viewed from south | |
Church of St. Mary of the Mongols Παναγία Μουχλιώτισσα Location in the Fatih district of Istanbul | |
| 41°01′47″N 28°56′56″E / 41.029722°N 28.948889°E | |
| Location | Fener, Istanbul |
| Country | Turkey |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox |
| History | |
| Founded | Beginning of 7th century |
| Founder | Sopatra / Maria Palaiologina |
| Dedication | Theotókos Panaghiótissa |
| Cult present | Saint Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Byzantine Architecture |
| Completed | Shortly after 1281 |
Saint Mary of the Mongols (full name in Greek: Θεοτόκος Παναγιώτισσα (pr. Theotókos Panagiótissa, lit. "All-Holy Theotokos") or Παναγία Μουχλιώτισσα (pr. Panaghía Muchliótissa); Turkish name: Kanlı Kilise (meaning: Bloody Church), is an Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul. It is the only surviving Byzantine church of Constantinople that has always remained a functioning house of worship of the Greek Orthodox Church. It and Hagia Irene are the only two Byzantine churches there never converted into mosques, the latter however being used as an arsenal until the 19th century, and currently operating as a museum and concert hall.