San Marco in Sylvis is a Roman Catholic church located in Afragola, Metropolitan city of Naples, region of Campania, Italy.
History
editA church at the site is first documented from 1179, patronized by King William II of Sicily. The church has undergone various reconstructions over the centuries, including a major refurbishment in 1563 It contains a series of 16th century frescoes.[1] It putatively contains a stone upon which St Mark sat, which is venerated for its ability to heal the sick through miracles.[2]
References
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References
edit- ^ La Chiesa di San Marco in sylvis di Afragola (NA).
- ^ La Cooltura, short history.