Hagia Eleni Church

Hagia Eleni Church is a significant historical and religious site located in the Subaşı district of Sille, a village near Konya. It is a remarkable example of Byzantine architecture with interior is adorned with a magnificent iconostasis crafted by artisans from Istanbul. The church boasts intricate frescoes, the ornate iconostasis, and the beautifully restored melodeon, a historically significant musical instrument.

The central dome of the churches interior is supported by four pillars, showcases Christ Pantocrator. Other notable paintings include Emperor Constantine and Helena, the four Bible authors on the pendentives, and scenes depicting the twelve apostles, the Virgin Mary, and various biblical events. One of the unique artifacts exhibited in the church is a melodeon, a musical instrument produced by Mason & Hamlin in 1882. This instrument, commended to Mehmet Sudi Oğlakçı, the district manager of Sille, by a Greek family during the population exchange, symbolizes the cultural ties between Turks and Greeks.