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	==Map==		==Map==

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	All churches contain at least one [[Altar]] where the Eucharistic sacrifice takes place during mass. Altars can range from being simple tables to intricate stone pieces with carved figures on the front and sides. These figures typically depict biblical figures or stories. The main altar of a church is a focal point of the interior. Larger churches may have additional smaller side altars in addition to the main altar, where masses and other religious ceremonies can be held in a more intimate setting. The main altar of the [[Church of La Salute]] is pictured to the right. Altars can also contain relics of famous church figures, and famous pieces of artwork.		All churches contain at least one [[Altar]] where the Eucharistic sacrifice takes place during mass. Altars can range from being simple tables to intricate stone pieces with carved figures on the front and sides. These figures typically depict biblical figures or stories. The main altar of a church is a focal point of the interior. Larger churches may have additional smaller side altars in addition to the main altar, where masses and other religious ceremonies can be held in a more intimate setting. The main altar of the [[Church of La Salute]] is pictured to the right. Altars can also contain relics of famous church figures, and famous pieces of artwork.

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	Churches, or ''chiese'' in Italian, are a common feature in most squares, or ''campi'', throughout the city of Venice. There are 142 churches in the city, including a few recognizable landmarks, such as the [[Church of Frari]], the [[Church of Miracoli]], and the [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]] pictured below. Some of the larger churches have become tourist attractions in the city of Venice. The most commonly visited church is the [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]], however many others are open to the public daily. Several churches are open to the public free of charge or may ask for a small donation, however 16 are maintained by the [[Chorus Association]], an organization that is responsible for the maintenance of these select churches in the city, which charge a small fee for entrance.		Churches, or ''chiese'' in Italian, are a common feature in most squares, or ''campi'', throughout the city of Venice. There are 142 churches in the city, including a few recognizable landmarks, such as the [[Church of Frari]], the [[Church of Miracoli]], and the [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]] pictured below. Some of the larger churches have become tourist attractions in the city of Venice. The most commonly visited church is the [[Basilica of San Marco (Church)]], however many others are open to the public daily. Several churches are open to the public free of charge or may ask for a small donation, however 20 are maintained by the [[Chorus Association]], an organization that is responsible for the maintenance of these select churches in the city, which charge a small fee for entrance.

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	==Visiting Churches==		==Visiting Churches==
	[[File:Chorus_Association.jpg\|200px\|right\|Chorus Association Logo]]Many of the consecrated churches are open to the public, allowing visitors to view the art held inside. While admission to most is either free or by donations, some churches charge an admission fee. There are 16 churches that are operated by the [[Chorus Association]] which all charge a fee for visits outside of service times. For more information of the Venetian [[Chorus Association]], visit the website in the [[Churches#External Links\|External Links]] section.		[[File:Chorus_Association.jpg\|200px\|right\|Chorus Association Logo]]Many of the consecrated churches are open to the public, allowing visitors to view the art held inside. While admission to most is either free or by donations, some churches charge an admission fee. There are 20 churches that are operated by the [[Chorus Association]] which all charge a fee for visits outside of service times. For more information of the Venetian [[Chorus Association]], visit the website in the [[Churches#External Links\|External Links]] section. As of 2025, the CHORUS association no longer offers the CHORUS pass, instead relying solely on visitor donations to support the cost of the service of the organization.

	Unfortunately the church on the [[Islands of Vignole]] has closed its doors after the shrinking population of Vignole largely stopped attending mass. The winter time has especially been tough for many churches in Venice and the Lagoon, as shrinking congregations result in inaccessible churches. <ref> https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/24/historic-churches-venice-close-congregations-dwindle/ </ref>		Unfortunately the church on the [[Islands of Vignole]] has closed its doors after the shrinking population of Vignole largely stopped attending mass. The winter time has especially been tough for many churches in Venice and the Lagoon, as shrinking congregations result in inaccessible churches. <ref> https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/24/historic-churches-venice-close-congregations-dwindle/ </ref>
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	[[File:Catholic_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Catholic Churches in Venice]][[File:Catholic_vs_Other.PNG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Percentage of Catholic Churches in Venice (blue catholic, red non catholic)]]		[[File:Catholic_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Catholic Churches in Venice]][[File:Catholic_vs_Other.PNG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|Percentage of Catholic Churches in Venice (blue catholic, red non catholic)]]
	Of the 139 Churches in Venice, 96% (133) of them are currently, or were at one time, Catholic. The six churches of other denominations are [[Evangelical Lutheran Church]] (Lutheran), [[Church of Greci]] (Greek Orthodox), [[Church of St. George]] (Anglican), [[Church of Sant'Eufemia]] (Presbyterian), [[Church of Santa Croce degli Armeni]] (Armenian), and [[Church of San Zandegola]] (Russian Orthodox).		Of the 139 Churches in Venice, 96% (133) of them are currently, or were at one time, Catholic. The six churches of other denominations are [[Evangelical Lutheran Church]] (Lutheran), [[Church of Greci]] (Greek Orthodox), [[Church of St. George]] (Anglican), [[Church of Sant'Eufemia]] (Presbyterian), [[Church of Santa Croce degli Armeni]] (Armenian), and [[Church of San Zandegola]] (Russian Orthodox).



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	[[File:practicing_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Active Churches in Venice]][[File:Active_vs_Closed.PNG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|The Number of Active and Closed Churches in Venice (blue active, red closed)]]		[[File:practicing_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG\|200px\|thumb\|left\|Active Churches in Venice]][[File:Active_vs_Closed.PNG\|200px\|thumb\|right\|The Number of Active and Closed Churches in Venice (blue active, red closed)]]
	Today, 88 of the 139 church buildings in the city of Venice are still functioning churches that hold religious celebrations at least once a week. The other 51 churches in Venice and the Lagoon islands have been converted to other used such as school, community buildings or storage facilities.		Today, 88 of the 139 church buildings in the city of Venice are still functioning churches that hold religious celebrations at least once a week. The other 51 churches in Venice and the Lagoon islands have been converted to other used such as school, community buildings or storage facilities.

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	[[Church of Santa Maria Zobenigo]]		[[Church of Santa Maria Zobenigo]]
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	<---[[File:All_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG\|400px\|center\|A map where all Churches in Venice are shown.]]---!>		<!--[[File:All_churches-_presentation_snip.PNG\|400px\|center\|A map where all Churches in Venice are shown.]]-->

	==See Also==		==See Also==