The Dura-Europos church in Syria is the oldest surviving church building in the world, [2] while the archaeological remains of both the Aqaba Church and the Megiddo church have been considered to be the world's oldest known purpose-built church, erected in the Roman Empire's administrative Diocese of the East in the 3rd century. [3][4] Several ...

These churches not only serve as spiritual sanctuaries but also as pivotal markers of architectural and cultural heritage. Here are eight of the oldest Christian churches, each telling a unique story of faith and resilience.

For more than 1,000 years, Hagia Sophia was the largest Christian church in existence (and one of the largest churches of any denomination in the world). Built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, Hagia Sophia went through several changes over the years.

Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable 4th-century octagonal church in Armenia, shedding light on the nation's early Christian heritage. This discovery, located in the ancient city of Artaxata ...

Archeologists, including the famous historian/archeologist James Breasted, found one of the earliest synagogues and, most amazingly, the earliest Christian home church. The …

2021年12月13日 · Although no longer in use, Aqaba is cited by Guinness World Records as the “oldest known purpose-built Christian church in the world” and is thought to have been built between 293 and 303 AD.

2021年2月1日 · According to several sources, the oldest church in the world is the Dura-Europos Church in modern-day Syria, whose building was constructed somewhere between 233 and 256 AD.

2023年7月14日 · Which were the oldest Catholic churches and what was the oldest cathedral? Let us learn the answer together by exploring our list of the oldest churches in the world. Mor Gabriel Monastery (Mardin, Turkey): 397 CE

2011年1月14日 · 1. Dura-Europos church The Dura-Europos church holds the distinction of being the earliest identified Christian house church and is included in our list of the oldest churches in the world. It is situated in Dura-Europos, Syria, and dates back to 235 AD.

2023年8月1日 · We have looked at some of the oldest Christian churches, the oldest cathedrals, and a few old church buildings that are today used as mosques. We briefly discussed the history, architectural style, and denomination of ten of the oldest churches in the world.