Renovations have just been completed on St Mark’s Church in Zagreb’s Upper Town, repairing and restoring the damage caused by the terrible earthquake that hit Croatia’s capital in March 2020.
One of the oldest buildings in Zagreb, St Mark’s dates back to the 1200s, its colourfully tiled roof a familiar sight due to the coats of arms of Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia it displays.
Three years ago, part of this roof, the vault, southern portal and frescoes were seriously affected by the worse earthquake to hit the city since 1880. A stone medallion above where the organist sits broke off and fell onto the organ.
Now everything has been beautifully restored, auxiliary bishop of Zagreb, Msgr Mijo Gorski, will give a blessing this Sunday, December 3, and St Mark’s can once again receive worshippers and sightseeing visitors.