Church of Saint Anthony, Knin

Church of Saint Anthony
Crkva svetog Ante
Location Knin
Country Croatia
Denomination Roman Catholic
History
Status Parish church
Dedication Saint Anthony of Padua
Architecture
Functional status Active
Groundbreaking 1860
Completed 1863 (1863)
Specifications
Number of spires 1
Administration
Parish Parish of Saint Anthony of Padua - Knin
Diocese Diocese of Šibenik

The Church of Saint Anthony (Croatian: Crkva svetog Ante) is a Roman Catholic church in Knin, Croatia.

History

Construction of church started in 1860, and was completed in 1863. During World War II, the church sustained some damage due to bombings. It completed renovations in 1960.

During the Croatian War of Independence, the church was completely destroyed by rebel Serbs. After the war, the Franciscans started with renovation of monastery and church. The new church was re-dedicated on 6 December 1998.[1]

References

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