What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the historical significance of Giorgio d'Antiochia and the Martorana in Palermo, Sicily.

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April 10, 2026Open Access

MARTORANA – PALERMO SICILY Giorgio d'Antiochia (ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΥΣ) and the MARTORANA (Santa Maria D Ammiraglio), Palermo, Sicily.

Key Points

To explore the historical significance of Giorgio d'Antiochia and the Martorana in Palermo, Sicily.
Investigating the architectural and historical context of the Martorana church
Analyzing the transition from Orthodox to Roman Catholic practices
Exploring the origins and influence of Sicelo-Greek architecture
Identified Giorgio d'Antiochia as the founder of the Martorana church
Demonstrated the church's foundation on a pre-existing Sicelo-Greek structure
Documented the church's initial function as an Orthodox place of worship before its conversion to Roman Catholicism

Abstract

Giorgio d'Antiochia (ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΥΣ) and the MARTORANA (Santa Maria D Ammiraglio), Palermo, Sicily. MARTORANA. Georgios founded the church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio (Saint Mary of the Admiral) in Palermo, later known as the Martorana, built on the foundations of a pre-existing Sicelo-Greek Church of Saint Nicholas in Palermo. It was built and functioned as an ORTHODOX CHURCH until the violent covert in to roman catholic

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