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Go to content The Church of Saint Bartholomeus is a medieval church complex located in the Albayrak Neighborhood of Başkale District, Van Province (formerly known as Dêr village), and is an example of Armenian Apostolic architecture. It is regarded as one of the rare surviving examples of early Christian sacred sites in Anatolia. The local population also refers to it as “Soredêr” (Red Church). Historical Background The church was dedicated to Saint Bartholomeus (St. Bartholomeus), one of the fi