Basilica of St. Sergius Resafa, Syria

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Now an isolated ruin, this 5th-century Byzantine church was dedicated to the famous St. Sergius, a Roman soldier martyred c.303. The church was a major pilgrimage site in the Byzantine era.

Location map of Basilica of St. Sergius, Resafa, Syria. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Basilica of St. Sergius, Resafa, Syria. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Resafa, Syria
Coordinates: 35.6293208° N, 38.7579095° E map · aerial
Date(s): 431

Article Info

Page Title: Basilica of St. Sergius
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024