According to rough figures there are around 700 Christian families under the church.
Seven tunnels start under the church and lead to the other churches in the city.
To give yourself under the church means to yield, to submit.
There have been some archaeological surveys of the ground under the church.
There are a number of graves under the church, including those of children.
In 1878/9 four ancient tombs were found under the church.
A recently discovered crypt was found lying under the church.
Therefore under the church they were not able to teach, witness, take an oath, nor be a judge.
This centre is run by management committees under the church.
The fountain is located at the Plaza under the church.