Venice – Basilica of St. Mark

Join Angela Sealana and Debbie Garza – a pilgrimage group leader for Pilgrim Center of Hope – as they spiritually travel Venice, Italy, and the Basilica of St. Mark. The Basilica today is really considered to be a combination of Roman, Byzantine, and Venetian culture. It is built in the shape of a Greek cross. Angela and Debbie also speak about St. Mark the Evangelist whose feast day is April 25th.

During this program:

• Learn about St. Mark the Evangelist. Who was he?
• Discover the religious and historical significance of a city like Venice having a Patron Saint, especially in those times.
• Take a dive into the various elements of the holy site.

Listen to this program now:

Jewel for the Journey:

“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1).  

A Closer Look at the Basilica of St. Mark:

Statue of St. Mark as the Winged Lion – Photo Credit: Debbie Garza

Top of Basilica of St. Mark. – Photo Credit: Debbie Garza

Basilica of St. Mark Aerial View

Bronze Horses at the Basilica of St. Mark

Basilica of St. Mark Domes

Basilica of St. Mark

Where is the Basilica of St. Mark?