St. Martin de Porres Episcopal Church

St. Martin de Porres Episcopal Church was formed by the merger of three churches: Church of the Spirit, Olivet Episcopal Church and St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Alexandria VA) in November 2023. St. Martin de Porres Episcopal Church has two (2) campuses: St. Marks on 6744 S. Kings Highway in Alexandria VA 22306 and Olivet Chapel on 6701 Franconia Road in Franconia VA 22310.

St. Martin de Porres Episcopal Church - St. Mark's Campus in 2017

The origins of the St Mark's Campus was originally located in Groveton, Virginia and was established as a non-demoninational dhurch in 1880 as Groveton Mission located on Popkins Lane. It is one of several churches established by students of the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria.[1]

The church has been known as the Christ Episcopal Protestant Church of Groveton and Groveton Episcopal Chapel.[1] In 1958, the current building located on S. Kings Highway was built and named St. Mark's Episcopal Church.[1]

A historical marker was placed at the church in 2011 by the Fairfax County History Commission.[1]

Olivet Episcopal Church's first historical reference was made by Richard Marshall Scott, Jr in his May 29, 1853, journal entry, noting his family's attendance at a religious service on the outskirts of his plantation, Bush Hill.

The Olivet Chapel was completed and dedicated for community worship on June 12, 1853.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "St. Martin de Porres Episcopal Church: St. Mark's Historical Marker". www.StMartinAlex.org. St. Martin de Porres Episcopal Church. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  2. ^ Franconia Legacies: https://storage.snappages.site/s3nxd6pj5o/assets/files/Newsletter_Fall_2005.pdf
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