Mar Elias Roman Orthodox Church

Mar Elias Roman Orthodox Church

Overview:

The Mar Elias Maronite Church in Aleppo is located in the center of the famous Farhat Square.

Historic overview:

It is sometimes called the New Church of the Maronites. It was built in 1873 AD and was inaugurated by Bishop Youssef Matar in 1892 AD. It was built according to plans and architectural engineering coming from Rome, meaning that the engineers were Italians.

This church takes the character of a cathedral, ie the church of a bishop and metropolitan. It is the approved basis for the Maronite community in “Aleppo.” It is the oldest Maronite church in Aleppo, where all official ceremonies and baptisms take place.

The church is the focus of attention for many Christians in the world, as it is visited by many tourists in order to learn about its cultural and tourist value because of its unique and rare places and paintings.

Architectural Description:

The church is distinguished by the fact that it was built of yellow stones, which is famous for its hardness and adaptability to different climates, and it lasts for long periods of time.

Resources:

aleppojewels website

terezia website

esyria website

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