Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Armenian Church The Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Armenian Church, situated in the city of Kayseri, dates back to 1191. Despite centuries of repairs and reconstruction, the church maintains its original appearance from its initial construction. The church was damaged in the first half of the 19th century and rebuilt in 1859 with the help of Kevork Agha Mindigyan, a prominent tradesman, and his associates, including bacon traders, craftsmen, and artisans. The project was completed with great enthusiasm in a short amount of time. The interior plaster finishing for the church was completed in 1903. Following World War I, the church underwent some repairs, including the donation of 100 gold coins by a philanthropist in 1919 in exchange for ringing the church bell before the Vartavar celebration, which caused sadness among the congregants. The Surp Krikor Lusavoriç church was renovated in 1996 with the support of Zadig and Penyamin Toker from Kayseri. In 2009, it underwent its final renovation, led by Deputy Patriarch Archbishop Aram Ateşyan, and reopened for public worship. The church is not only the sole Armenian church in Central Anatolia but also a spiritual center for the entire community.