Istanbul met Christianity in the 4th century, while Paganism was dominated before.
The first Christian churches are Havariyyun, Haghia Sophia and Haghia Eirene. Many churches had been built until the conquest of Istanbul.
There the churches of different sects and religious orders such as Nestorianism, Monophyism, Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Syrian Christianity, Gregorianism, Keldani, Dominicanism, Franciscanism has been in Istanbul. Morever, different nations such as Greek, Armenian, Latin and Genoese also has had their own churces.
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
The architect of St. Anthony Church, at Istiklal Caddesi in Beyoglu is Guilio Mongeri.
The construction of the church that lasted 6 years, was complated in 1912.
This church is not only one of the biggest churches in Istanbul, but also has the largest Catholic community.
St. Anthony Church, in a large court, is a good example of Italian neo-Gothic architecture in red brick.
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