John of Damascus

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Damascus

John of Damascus

Religious Monuments

The Saint John of Damascus Church in Damascus is a historic edifice consecrated to Saint John of Damascus. Situated in the Abu Rummaneh district, it is renowned for its distinctive construction and traditional Damascene architectural style.

Special Details

The church is square in plan, reflecting traditional Levantine architecture, with a basalt façade accented by horizontal white stone bands. Its interior is richly decorated with icons from the Jerusalem school and a carved wooden iconostasis from Damascus.