Destination
Aya Thekla Manastiri
The history of Meryemlik begins with the arrival of Saint Thekla here. Influenced by the sermons of St. Paul, one of the apostles of Prophet Jesus, 17-year-old Thekla devoted herself to Christianity. While this esteemed student of St. Paul was spreading Christianity in Konya and Yalvaç, she was subjected to the pressures of the pagans, and when she learned that she would be killed, she fled to Seleucia and hid in a cave that was later converted into a church.
Aya Thekla Manastiri and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Aya Thekla Manastiri sits within Silifke, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 34 of them in Silifke.
The nearest stop is Azize Thecla Yeraltı Kilisesi, 10 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Aya Thekla Manastiri?
- The history of Meryemlik begins with the arrival of Saint Thekla here. Influenced by the sermons of St. Paul, one of the apostles of Prophet Jesus, 17-year-old Thekla devoted herself to Christianity. While this esteemed student of St. Paul was spreading Christianity in Konya and Yalvaç, she was subjected to the pressures of the pagans, and when she learned that she would be killed, she fled to Seleucia and hid in a cave that was later converted into a church.
- Where is Aya Thekla Manastiri?
- Aya Thekla Manastiri is in Silifke, Mersin.
- How long does it take to visit Aya Thekla Manastiri?
- The suggested visit time for Aya Thekla Manastiri is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Aya Thekla Manastiri?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Aya Thekla Manastiri; the closest are Azize Thecla Yeraltı Kilisesi, Silifke Müzesi, Silifke Atatürk Evi Müzesi.