Kisha e Shna Ndout, Church of Laç

Kisha e Shna Ndout, Church of Laç

The Church of Laç is located in Northern Albania and is a religious site associated with St. Anthony Padua. The church was first built in the 13th century by the Byzantine Empire and showcased typical Byzantine architecture. However, in 1971, the church was partially destroyed by the communist regime led by Enver Hoxha. The church was destroyed in an attempt to suppress religion and religious sites. In 1990, following the fall of communism, the church was rebuilt by Albanians and Italian Vatican authorities. Today, the church is an important pilgrimage site in Albania, where over one million pilgrims visit the church every year. On the shrine's feast day on the 12th of June, pilgrims arrive and spend the whole night at the church to seek blessing and healing.

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The Church of Laç is located in Northern Albania and is a religious site associated with St. Anthony Padua. The church was first built in the 13th century by the Byzantine Empire and showcased typical Byzantine architecture. However, in 1971, the church was partially destroyed by the communist regime led by Enver Hoxha. The church was destroyed in an attempt to suppress religion and religious sites. In 1990, following the fall of communism, the church was rebuilt by Albanians and Italian Vatican authorities. Today, the church is an important pilgrimage site in Albania, where over one million pilgrims visit the church every year. On the shrine's feast day on the 12th of June, pilgrims arrive and spend the whole night at the church to seek blessing and healing.