Hagia Irene Church, Istanbul, Turkey, Collage Video -

Powered by - Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene (Greek: Ἁγία Εἰρήνη, “Holy Peace“, Turkish: Aya İrini), sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is a former Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It is open as a museum every day except Monday but requires special permission for admission. Naming The church was dedicated by Constantine to the peace of God, and is one of the three shrines which the Emperor devoted to God’s attributes, toge