Church of Saint Elian

The Church of Saint Elian features ancient frescoes on its walls depicting biblical scenes with Jesus, Mary, the Apostles, and various prophets.

Constructed in 401 AD, the church stands at the location where Saint Elian, a physician who refused to abandon Christianity, faced martyrdom in 284 AD.

The annual Feast of Saint Elian, celebrated on February 6, draws numerous pilgrims from different regions of Syria to participate in religious ceremonies.

Located at coordinates 34.7288 latitude and 36.7243 longitude, visitors can find the church along Tarafa bin al-Abd Street in central Homs.

During renovations between 1969 and 1970, workers discovered the oldest surviving church paintings in Syria, dating back to the sixth century.

Location: Homs

Inception: 5 century

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

GPS coordinates: 34.72880,36.72430

Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15