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"Basilica" of San Vitale — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Dec 06, 2024 10:37 AM

A church (but not a basilica) in Ravenna, Italy, established by Bishop Ecclesius in 526 AD and consecrated ca. 547 AD.

Abbey of Monte Cassino — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified May 11, 2019 07:07 AM

A multi-period hilltop settlement with evidence for ancient terrace construction that now supports an abbey of the Benedictine order.

Abbeyknockmoy abbey — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jul 25, 2016 01:55 PM

A ruined Medieval Cistercian abbey founded in 1190.

Archbishop's Chapel, Ravenna — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Oct 19, 2024 04:53 PM

A private, early Christian oratory in Ravenna, Italy, erected by Peter II as archbishop in A.D. 495.

Arian Baptistry — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Dec 03, 2021 01:33 PM

Baptistry built by Theodoric the Great in the late fifth or early sixth century AD

Baptistry of Neon — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jun 26, 2024 02:53 AM

An octagonal brick structure erected by Bishop Ursus (late fourth or early fifth century AD) as part of a Basilica (destroyed in 1734). Bishop Neon completed the baptistry at the end of the fifth century AD.

Basilica and convent of S. Ippolito — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jun 26, 2024 02:47 AM

An important paleochristian complex located in the area of Portus.

Basilica Benedettina di S. Michele Arcangelo — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Nov 27, 2024 09:57 AM

An abbey church located in Capua on the western slopes of Monte Tifata.

Basilica of Santa Pudenziana — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jul 10, 2024 09:16 PM

A palaeochristian church dedicated to St. Pudentiana located in Rome and, perhaps, the earliest site of Christian worship in the city. The church is located along the Via Urbana, which follows the course of the ancient vicus Patricius.

Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Dec 14, 2020 04:39 AM

A papal basilica begun ca. AD 1228.

Castle Acre Priory — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Dec 19, 2024 10:47 AM

A priory founded in 1089 by William de Warenne and consecrated sometime between 1146 and 1148. Home of the first Cluniac order in England.

Church of Saint Demetrius — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jun 26, 2024 06:59 AM

A seventh century AD church dedicated to the patron saint of Thessalonica; the present basilica stands on the site of a precursor with phases beginning in the fourth century AD.

Church of St. George — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Feb 14, 2020 05:34 PM

One of of a group of eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches located in Lalibela, a city in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. The church likely dates to the twelfth or thirteenth century.

Church of St. Gião — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Apr 13, 2021 06:23 PM

A Paleochristian sanctuary in Portugal.

Church of St. Peter — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Oct 26, 2024 10:31 AM

A twelfth-century AD Christian church was built atop the remains of the Roman temple of Apollo.

Church of the Acheiropoietos — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jul 18, 2024 09:43 AM

A fifth century A.D. Byzantine church.

Corvey — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Jul 14, 2024 10:48 AM

The abbey was first founded in 815 by Charlemagne's cousins, Wala and Adelard.

Costa Bellene/Ballene (Capo Don?) — by S. Loseby — last modified Dec 22, 2024 07:25 PM

A Roman mansio on the via Iulia Augusta. An Early Christian complex (basilica, baptistery, cemetery) developed nearby and lasted until the Middle Ages.

Daphni Monastery — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Oct 19, 2024 10:16 AM

The current Daphni Monastery in Attica dates to the eleventh century, yet its earlier Christian phases belong to the sixth century AD when a Christian site grew atop the abandoned and destroyed sanctuary of Apollo Daphnaios.

Deir el-Sourian — by A. Bernand — last modified Oct 18, 2024 03:06 PM

A monastery located in the modern Wadi El Natrun in Egypt, likely founded in the 6th century CE. The ancient church and some of its early decorative program survive.