The Catholic Church of Saint Francisco of Asizi

The Church of Agios Frangiskos ( Saint Francisco of Assisi ) is the official Latin Church of Rhodes, situated next to the Orthodox… church of Saint Athanasios, with its construction beganing in 1936 and completed in 1939. It is dedicated to Agios Frangiskos, a man who fought in many wars and lived a high – spirited life in great poverty. A vision he saw during a serious illness, led him to dedicate his life to charities. He is known as the patron Saint of animals.
The church was designed by the Italian architect Stefano Pellini, has very good acoustics and a unique architecture with white marble, while the walls of the chorus depict the three most significant events from the life of Saint Francisco. A local craftsman created an iron statue of Saint Francisco, at the right side of the church, where it stands till today. The statue is surrounded by blackberry bushes, palm trees, and animals. The church celebrates on October 4th.

Chapel of Saint Anne

The Chapel of St Anne was a gift to the Catholic Church in the 19th century by Henri Masse, in loving memory of his wife Adelaide. It is a small chapel in the district of Ixia with a convent house and garden attached.

Chapel of the Holy Cross

The chapel of the Holy Cross is in the Catholic Cemetery of Rhodes and is used mostly for funerals and memorial services. Mass for the repose of the souls of the dead, takes place here, once a month.

Church of Panagia tou Bourgou – Virgin Mary of Burgo

is a gothic cathedral of the three – aisled basilica type with two arcades, created by four columns and pointed arches… and was constructed in the beginning of the 14th c. Panagia tou Bourgou is also known with the names Virgin Mary of Mercy ( Beata Maria Misericordia Burgi Rodi ) and Virgin Mary of the Metropolis ( Beata Maria of the Metropolis ). Today the area has been partially restored where possible, it is open to the public and sometimes musical events are held in its interior. The restoration of the monument received an honorary distinction from EUROPA NOSTRA in 2006.

Church of Panagia tis Nikis – Virgin Mary of Victory

The Church of Our Lady of Victory is known as Santa Maria and it is the most famous Catholic church… on the island. Specifically, the church was destroyed during the Great Siege in 1522. The church, distinguished for its Gothic architecture, was rebuilt in 1742, when it became the official Catholic Church of Rhodes. The building complex includes the Monastery of the Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land, the pastors of the island and the guest house of the monastery, which has been the subject of historical studies and research. During the 1960s, the church underwent many renovations and reconstructions. Today the church is located in the center of the city of Rhodes, near the casino.

The ruins of Saint John’s of the Knights Catholic church

are located across from Grand Master’s Palace. On December 27th 1522 A.D., the day the Knights officially handed over the island’s… command to the ottomans, sultan Suleiman the Magnificent prayed at this church which later on became the most important Muslim temple, the Great Mosque of Rhodes. The three-aisled gothic basilica with a wooden roof, was destroyed by an explosion, caused by lightening hitting a barrel of gunpowder forgotten in the basement. The Metropolitan church of Virgin Mary’s Annunciation was built based on the patterns of this temple.

Holy Temple of Saint Mark. On the main road to Kattavia village ( 84km ) on the south of the island of Rhodes, there is the monastic complex of the Catholic Church of Agios Markos. The building has been recently renovated and has a café area. Celebrates April 25