Church of St. Luke
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Bergamo, Italy121,609 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The Church of S. Luca is located in the square of the same name where that of S. Nikola also stands. It is a small Orthodox church but very ancient, judging by the inscription which dates back to the twelfth century and has something between Romanesque and Byzantine. Inside, in addition to a beautiful iconostasis from a few centuries later, you can see traces of the ancient frescoes. A little gem.
Written 20 October 2023
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sugapapa
Nasushiobara, Japan7,995 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
I visited Kotor on a walk through the old town. Standing near the north gate of the city walls, it is one of the oldest churches in Montenegro and was originally built in 1195 as a Catholic church. The building, with its plain, modest facade and central dome, has both Romanesque and Byzantine architectural elements. It is the only building in Kotor that was not severely damaged by the 1979 earthquake, and its appearance is reminiscent of Kotor's history.
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Written 25 July 2024
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,343 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
This nice small church has an interesting history. It was built in 1195 as a Catholic Church, but later it was the main church of local Orthodox inhabitants. So it has two altars, a Catholic and an Orthodox one. I think it is a good represent of the the harmonious co-existence of people of different religious. It’s worth a visit, it has a beautiful interior.
Written 24 September 2023
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fabito2015
Brasilia, DF666 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Church of San Luke is small and is located in the middle of a large
Square, St. Luke. It was built in 1195, initially Catholic. Currently it is
an Orthodox church. It has 2 altars, 1 Catholic and another Orthodox in
adjacent spaces. In front is the Church of St. Nicholas, much younger,
built in 1009.
Square, St. Luke. It was built in 1195, initially Catholic. Currently it is
an Orthodox church. It has 2 altars, 1 Catholic and another Orthodox in
adjacent spaces. In front is the Church of St. Nicholas, much younger,
built in 1009.
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Written 12 August 2024
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PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,538 contributions
Aug 2022
Although this church is really tiny, there are some very interesting facts about this place. The church today is significant because of the fact that it has two altars, a Catholic and an Orthodox one. It happend because of the wars and the arrival of the Orthodox people in Kotor. So this church was given to Orthodox believers for use. I think it is a nice represent of the the harmonious co-existence of people of different religious.
Another interesting fact is that the floor in the church was made of tomb panels, because until 1930’s the burring were held in the church itself.
Another interesting fact is that the floor in the church was made of tomb panels, because until 1930’s the burring were held in the church itself.
Written 22 August 2022
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia2,185 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Small little compact church that was built in the 12th century.
Free to enter and explore, nice for a quick look and absorb the history and architecture of its time.
You only really need 5 minutes and your done.
Free to enter and explore, nice for a quick look and absorb the history and architecture of its time.
You only really need 5 minutes and your done.
Written 14 September 2023
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WillieMacfan
Healdsburg, CA892 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Church of St. Luke stands like a child amongst their parents. Very small chapel like church adjacent to many larger churches.
Definitely worth a quick visit
Definitely worth a quick visit
Written 12 August 2023
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PaxRyan
Rome109 contributions
Oct 2011 • Friends
i was really excited to find this church because of a note on cruisecritic.com that says it is noted for having two altars, one for the the Eastern Orthodox Church and another for the Roman Catholic Church and that this shows the religious tolerance there. False. There is an Eastern altar and then a blank wall where, apparently, there was a Catholic altar 500years ago when it was torn down. Compliments for having had two altars, but boo to all the resources claiming it's still there (sadly also the staff of Holland America cruise lines claimed there were these two altars, causing me to seek out the church.)
Then there's the hustling priest mentioned in this last review as well. We had befriended some other local man well enough to translate for us to ask the priest about the 2nd altar (it was apparent there was only one). Then the priest showed us that he had Saint Luke's bone and was very clear that we should leave a donation there. So i reached into my pocket, pulled out all the change there and put it there near the Apostle's relic. What came out was 50cents in Euros and two American quarters. The priest picks up the two quarter begins speaking unhappily and then says "banks" is points down with his thumb and throws the quarters down in what appeared to be disgust. i would have taken the quarters back but we had lost the attention of our translator by this time and not being able to give a zinger back to him made getting the change back not worth it.
In the photo attached you can see the (beautiful) Eastern altar on the left, the blank wall where the Roman Catholic altar was on the right and in the middle you can see the priest helping some other man get some money out of his wallet for himself.
Then there's the hustling priest mentioned in this last review as well. We had befriended some other local man well enough to translate for us to ask the priest about the 2nd altar (it was apparent there was only one). Then the priest showed us that he had Saint Luke's bone and was very clear that we should leave a donation there. So i reached into my pocket, pulled out all the change there and put it there near the Apostle's relic. What came out was 50cents in Euros and two American quarters. The priest picks up the two quarter begins speaking unhappily and then says "banks" is points down with his thumb and throws the quarters down in what appeared to be disgust. i would have taken the quarters back but we had lost the attention of our translator by this time and not being able to give a zinger back to him made getting the change back not worth it.
In the photo attached you can see the (beautiful) Eastern altar on the left, the blank wall where the Roman Catholic altar was on the right and in the middle you can see the priest helping some other man get some money out of his wallet for himself.
Written 13 October 2011
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Deborah T
Chicago, IL1,114 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
St. Luke's Church was built in 1195. It is a one-nave church that has characteristics of the Romanesque and Byzantine architecture. This is the only building in the town that did not suffer any major damage during earthquakes. Its frescoes were painted soon after its construction, of which only some fragments remain on the southern wall.
Once this church was Catholic, but later it was changed for Orthodox use. Thus the church has two altars. The church floor is made of tombstones.
Once this church was Catholic, but later it was changed for Orthodox use. Thus the church has two altars. The church floor is made of tombstones.
Written 24 October 2018
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Carol A S
Marietta, GA4,153 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
St. Luke's church is easy to find, on the north side of old town in the appropriately named St. Luke's square. It is one of the older churches in Kotor, dating from 1195, one of the only churches to survive several earthquakes undamaged. Originally consecrated as a Catholic church, it became multi-denominational (both Catholic and Orthodox) in the 17th century. Many Orthodox refugees arrived in Kotor fleeing the Kandinsky war between the Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire in 1657. The city administration allowed them to hold services in St. Luke's church, alternating with Catholic services. Two alters (Catholic and Orthodox) were used side-by-side until 1812 when the church became solely Orthodox. St. Luke's is small; its exterior is in Romanesque style, with a single bell tower above the entrance. Look for a carved inscription on the western facade to Mauro Kacafrangi who donated funds to build the church in 1195. The interior has pointed arches and a cupola over the main alter area. The main alter features a 17th century iconostasis (alter screen). An 18th century iconstasis in a side chapel is dedicated to St. Spiridon (the patron saint of potters). There are relics of St. Luke and three early christian martyrs Orestes, Auzentius and Mardary. Fragments from the original 12th-century frescoes can be seen in the southern wall of the church. The floor is paved with tombstones from burials within the church. I found this small gem of a church to be a peaceful place to contemplate 800 years of Kotor's history: residents surviving earthquakes, epidemics, wars, and political changes were able to share their spiritual devotion in this building.
Written 9 August 2018
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Hello ITRT,
I was in Kotor in September 2018. I am curious as I did not inside St. Lucas Church. It says it has two altars, a Catholic & Orthodox. I am looking at photos on the internet inside the church. Where is the Catholic altar? I am Catholic and I am having a hard time picking from the internet photos, what is Catholic? Are the altars behind the iconostasis which is why I cannot find any pictures anywhere? Would appreciate if you could enlighten me on this. Thank you very much.
From, Tellyjan
Written 23 August 2020
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