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{{Short description|Cultural Monument in Albania}}
{{Infobox Historic Site
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|native_name=Kisha e Shën Ndojt
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|image=Kepi i Rodonit – Kirche.jpg
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The ruins of '''St. Anthony Church''' ({{lang-sq|Rrënojat e Kishës së Shën Ndojt}}) is located at [[Cape of Rodon|Rodon Cape]] (alternatively known as [[Skanderbeg]] Cape) in [[Durrës County]], is a [[Cultural Monument of Albania|Cultural Monument]] of [[Albania]]. It became a Cultural Monument in 1963.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kshk.gov.al/index.php?fq=brenda&gj=gj2&kid=19|title=Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status|publisher=Republic of Albania National Committee for Cult|language=|accessdate=October 28, 2010}}</ref>
The ruins of '''St. Anthony Church''' ({{lang-sq|Kisha e Shën Ndojt}}) is located at [[Cape of Rodon|Rodon Cape]] (alternatively known as [[Skanderbeg]] Cape) in [[Durrës County]], is a [[Cultural Monument of Albania|Cultural Monument]] of [[Albania]]. It became a Cultural Monument in 1963.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kshk.gov.al/index.php?fq=brenda&gj=gj2&kid=19|title=Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status|publisher=Republic of Albania National Committee for Cult|language=|access-date=October 28, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706071224/http://kshk.gov.al/index.php?fq=brenda&gj=gj2&kid=19|archive-date=July 6, 2011|df=}}</ref> It is also the burial place of [[Andrea II Muzaka ]] and of his wife [[Mataranga family|Euphemia Mataranga]].
==History==
[[File:Fortezza di Scanderbech - Coronelli Vincenzo - 1688.jpg|thumb|left|Map of the [[Cape of Rodon]] by [[Vincenzo Coronelli]] showing the [[Castle of Rodon]] and the [[St. Anthony Church, Durrës|St. Anthony Church]]]]
Saint Anthony Church was of the most popular churches of the area of the [[Albania in the Middle Ages|Albanian Medieval Period]]. This is also due to the construction of Skanderbeg's Castle in that Cape area in the 15th century, Indirectly it is called the Skanderbeg church.

Based on documents dated from 1418, the church is thought to have been principally connected to a [[Byzantine]] monastery dedicated to [[Saint Mary]] that was situated near the current church. The architectural style was [[Romano-Gothic]].<ref name="eu4culture">[https://eu4culture.al/location/st-anthony-church-in-rodoni/#:~:text=History%20and%20Background-,St.,Byzantine%20Monastery%20dedicated%20to%20St. EU4Culture - St. Anthony Church, Cape of Rodon]</ref>
Later sources of 1599 show that at that period the monastery was dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and belonged to the [[Franciscans]].<ref name="eu4culture"/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-03 |title=Misteri i Kishës në Kepin e Rodonit |url=https://gazetasi.al/misteri-i-kishes-ne-kepin-e-rodonit/ |access-date=2023-03-01 |website=Gazeta Si |language=sq}}</ref>

Up until 1852, when an earthquake demolished them, the church and monastery were still in operation. After their destruction, they left in ruins until 1978. By 2000, the church and parts of the monastery had been rebuilt into what it is now.<ref name="eu4culture"/>

Inside the church there are some wall paintings, which include a two headed eagle and a horse with a female rider, who is believed to be [[Mamica Kastrioti]].<ref name="eu4culture"/>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="250" heights="250">
<gallery widths="250" heights="250">
File:Kepi i Rodonit – Kirche.jpg
File:Kepi i Rodonit – Kirche.jpg|Back view.
File:Cape of Rodon (Cape of Skanderbeg).jpg
File:Cape of Rodon (Cape of Skanderbeg).jpg|Side view.
File:St Anthony Church at Rodon 2016-07-15 02.jpg
File:St Anthony Church at Rodon 2016-07-15 02.jpg|Inside view.Graves of Andrea Muzaka and his wife can be seen on the floor of the church.
File:St Anthony Church at Rodon 2016-07-15 01.jpg
File:St Anthony Church at Rodon 2016-07-15 01.jpg
File:Doppeladler Albanien.jpg
File:Doppeladler Albanien.jpg|The Albanian double headed eagle painted in the walls during the medieval times.
File:Kisha e Shna Ndout - Murale 01.jpg
File:Kisha e Shna Ndout - Murale 02.jpg
File:Kisha e Shna Ndout - Murale 03.jpg
File:Kisha e Shen Ndojit .JPG
File:Kisha e Shen Ndojit .JPG
File:Kisha e Shen Ndojit.JPG
File:Kisha e Shen Ndojit.JPG
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==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


{{Religious Cultural Monuments in Durrës County}}
{{Religious Cultural Monuments in Durrës County}}
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[[Category:Church ruins in Albania]]
[[Category:Churches in Albania]]
[[Category:Churches in Albania]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Durrës County]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Durrës County]]
[[Category:Gothic architecture in Albania]]
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Latest revision as of 19:17, 24 March 2024

St. Anthony Church, Durrës
Native name
Albanian: Kisha e Shën Ndojt
East side of the building with apsis
StandortIshëm, Durrës, Albania
Coordinates41°34′59″N 19°27′30″E / 41.5830°N 19.4583°E / 41.5830; 19.4583

The ruins of St. Anthony Church (Albanian: Kisha e Shën Ndojt) is located at Rodon Cape (alternatively known as Skanderbeg Cape) in Durrës County, is a Cultural Monument of Albania. It became a Cultural Monument in 1963.[1] It is also the burial place of Andrea II Muzaka and of his wife Euphemia Mataranga.

History

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Map of the Cape of Rodon by Vincenzo Coronelli showing the Castle of Rodon and the St. Anthony Church

Saint Anthony Church was of the most popular churches of the area of the Albanian Medieval Period. This is also due to the construction of Skanderbeg's Castle in that Cape area in the 15th century, Indirectly it is called the Skanderbeg church.

Based on documents dated from 1418, the church is thought to have been principally connected to a Byzantine monastery dedicated to Saint Mary that was situated near the current church. The architectural style was Romano-Gothic.[2] Later sources of 1599 show that at that period the monastery was dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and belonged to the Franciscans.[2][3]

Up until 1852, when an earthquake demolished them, the church and monastery were still in operation. After their destruction, they left in ruins until 1978. By 2000, the church and parts of the monastery had been rebuilt into what it is now.[2]

Inside the church there are some wall paintings, which include a two headed eagle and a horse with a female rider, who is believed to be Mamica Kastrioti.[2]

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  • Back view.
    Back view.
  • Side view.
    Side view.
  • Inside view.Graves of Andrea Muzaka and his wife can be seen on the floor of the church.
    Inside view.Graves of Andrea Muzaka and his wife can be seen on the floor of the church.
  • The Albanian double headed eagle painted in the walls during the medieval times.
    The Albanian double headed eagle painted in the walls during the medieval times.

References

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  1. ^ "Religious buildings with the "Culture Monument" status". Republic of Albania National Committee for Cult. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d EU4Culture - St. Anthony Church, Cape of Rodon
  3. ^ "Misteri i Kishës në Kepin e Rodonit". Gazeta Si (in Albanian). 2019-01-03. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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