St Jean Church is a two floor
building, found on entering Gulhesir, Cappadocia. The most impressive icons are
on the upper level of the Church, whilst the lower one maintains a simpler
decorative format. The lower floor has a cross shape and a barrel vault. The
central dome, unfortunately has collapsed. Animals, geometrical and crucifix
designs are used to decorate the Church in red ochre, which has been applied
directly to the rock. The upper Church, on the other hand, has three apses and
is barrel vaulted. Apart from those on the main apse, the well preserved
frescoes were covered in a layer of black soot. The church’s present state is
due to the restoration and conservation done by Ridvan Isler in 1995. According
to the inscription on the apse, the Church can be dated back to 1212 AD.
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