St Stephen of the Abyssinians, Romanesque church in Vatican City, Italy
The St Stephen of the Abyssinians church features a single nave with ancient columns and a preserved 12th-century doorway with Lamb and Cross decorations.
Established in 801, the church holds the distinction of being the only structure that remained standing after the demolition of the old St Peter's Basilica.
The church functions as the national religious center for Ethiopia in Vatican City, conducting services according to the Alexandrian rite of Ethiopian Catholic traditions.
Located on Via del Governatorato within Vatican City, the church maintains a height of 10 meters and includes a 15th-century fresco of Madonna with Child.
The structure served as a central gathering place for free African communities in Europe during the 1530s, as documented by historian Leo Africanus.
Location: Vatican City
Inception: 9 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Height: 10 m
GPS coordinates: 41.90188,12.45216
Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:14
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