In 1893 an earthquake hit Adilcevaz, causing damage to nearby houses, though it is unknown if the monastery was also affected. The monastery had already complained about robberies of Armenian churches by local Haydaranlı Kurds when in 1895 it was attacked and looted by Kurds taking part in the Hamidian Massacres. The monastery buildings were restored by the monk Eghiché after a decision in 1902 of the diocesan council of Van, and the last abbot prior to the start of the Armenian genocide was called Father Magar.