Paleochristian Church, Paleochristian church ruins in Udënisht, Albania.
The Paleochristian Church is an archaeological site containing remains of a religious structure in Udënisht near Lake Ohrid. The building featured marble columns, a three-nave layout, and a semicircular apse.
Excavations revealed that the site dates from the 4th and 5th centuries, offering evidence of early Christian communities in the region. The church was built when Christianity was expanding in this part of the Balkans.
The floor mosaics show Christian symbols like the Chi-Rho monogram, Mary and Christ, alongside birds and animals. These decorations reveal the skill and faith of the early Christian communities who worshipped here.
The site is accessible to visitors and can be reached through the nearby town of Pogradec in Korçë County. It is best to visit during daylight hours to see the mosaics and structures clearly.
Greek dedicatory inscriptions found in the ruins identify who paid for the elaborate mosaic decorations. These personal names bring the early believers to life and show how important the church was to the local community.
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