American Missionary Activities in zmit (Nicomedia)

In this study missionary activities of American missonaries in zmit has been explored. Duringthe fall of the Ottoman Empire American missionaries had operated in many areas. In Izmit station ofWestern Turkey Mission, which was one of the areas where missionaries operated, religious, educationaland charity works were conducted by the missionaries.In the part of religious activities of the study zmit, Adapazar , and Bah ecik Church has beenmentioned. In the section of educational activities, schools in zmit Station and and particularly Bah ecikCollege which has a special place among those schools has been discussed. Finally, informationabout Bah ecik Orphanage has been given within the scope of the charity works . All activities has beentried to be elucidated in the light of archive documents of the American Board, and providing some briefinformation about missionary activities in zmit has been attemped.