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St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church

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The current church preserves a few remaining artifacts from the original structure, including the statue of Saint Mark, two large candlesticks flanking the statue's pedestal, the Holy Cross, a small marble baptismal font, and other smaller objects. The marble slabs from the old church have been
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by those who had seen it before its destruction. Near the church stood a building containing a large library and a photo gallery, both of which were also lost in the great fire that followed the earthquake.
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The 1994 renovation of the church included updates to the floor, the altar, the statue pedestal, the base of the monstrance containing the Eucharist, the pulpit, lighting, and various pieces of furniture.
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repurposed as flooring in the new church. Additionally, a statue of Saint Paraskevi, one of only two statues that survived the fire alongside the statue of Saint Mark, is prominently displayed inside.
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The church was originally constructed in 1518 and underwent significant rebuilding in 1747 and 1894. Unfortunately, like many buildings on Zakynthos, it was completely destroyed during the devastating
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Before the earthquake, Saint Mark's Church housed numerous valuable relics, statues, a large organ, artistic candlesticks, and valuable priestly vestments. The church was considered a
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St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church is located in Greece
37°47′18.67″N 20°53′56.11″E / 37.7885194°N 20.8989194°E / 37.7885194; 20.8989194
Zakynthos
Greece
Greek
Zakynthos
1953 Ionian earthquake

"Saint Markos Square - Go Zakynthos Zante"


"Saint Mark Catholic Church - Zakynthos Town"
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Nea Moni of Chios
Our Lady of Tinos
Panagia Gremniotissa
Panagia Kanala
Saint Francis of Assisi
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Saint John the Baptist

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