San Marco in Sylvis, Afragola
San Marco in Sylvis is a Roman Catholic church located in Afragola, Metropolitan city of Naples, region of Campania, Italy.
History
A church at the site is first documented from 1179, patronized by King William II of Sicily. The church has undergone various reconstructions over the centuries, including a major refurbishment in 1563 It contains a series of 16th century frescoes.[1] It putatively contains a stone upon which St Mark sat, which is venerated for its ability to heal the sick through miracles.[2]
References
References
- ^ La Chiesa di San Marco in sylvis di Afragola (NA).
- ^ La Cooltura, short history.