Church of Saint Stephen, Church of Sv. Marije i Sv. Stjepana, Црква Св. Марије и Св. Стјепана
Begin 01.01.0976
Properties
| ID | 117936 |
|---|---|
| System Class | Place |
| Place | Abandoned Church palaioekklesia crkvište |
| Case Study | Beyond East and West: Sacred Landscapes Duklja and Raška |
| Dedication | Saint Stephen |
| Evidence | Ruins |
| Ground Plans | Three Nave Basilica |
| Stylistic Classification | Romanesque |
| Administrative unit | Croatia , Split Dalmatia County |
Description
The Church of Sveti Stephen was built at the same time as the Church of St. Mary, which lies just a few metres to the North. Its construction is attributed to Queen Helen of Zadar (Jelena), the wife of King Michael Krešimir II, who was buried in the Church of St. Mary in 976. It is unclear, if the Church was newly erected or just repaired on behalf of the Queen. Another theory is that the Church of St. Mary had a double dedication to the Mother of God and Saint Stephen.
It's a three nave edifice with westwerk at both ends of the narthex and a rectangular apse.