Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Istanbul
The Church of St. Anthony of Padua (Turkish: Sent Antuan Kilisesi), alternatively known as Sant'Antonio di Padova Church or S. Antonio di Padova, is the largest Catholic church in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district.
| Church of St. Anthony of Padua | |
|---|---|
Church of St. Anthony of Padua | |
| Location | Beyoğlu, Istanbul |
| Country | Turkey |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Giulio Mongeri |
| Style | Neo-Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1906 |
| Completed | 1912 |
Together with the churches of St. Mary Draperis (also on Istiklal Avenue), and of SS. Peter and Paul in Galata, it was one of three Levantine parishes in Beyoglu. Today it is run by Italian priests. Saturday Mass in English begins at 19:00; Sunday Mass in Italian is at 11:30, in Polish at 11:30 in the crypt, in English at 10:00 and at 19:00 in Turkish; and Tuesday Mass in Turkish begins at 11:00. Weekday Masses are in English at 8:00 and in Turkish at 19:00.
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