Ruins of Marta Basilica

Ruins of Marta Basilica are located on the Ascension Island, The Loch, Wineland Parish, South District. The basilica was built by Saint Marta, the first missionary ever sent to Synia by the Pope Leo X in 1525. After it was set on fire by rebellous protestants inspired by reformation in 1564 killing Saint Marta. It remained in ruin until it was rebuilt by Bishop August from 1577 to 1585. It was once again the seat of the Bishop of Synia. In February 1816 part of it's roof was blown off. It was soon replaced with new, wooden one. In July of the same year the basilica was struck by lightning. The basilica again burnt to the ground. From 1816 to 1831 the bishop of Synia lived in the Dardanil Monastery. Then he moved to Pearls. Marta Basilica has never been restored since.

Library
The basilica held an immense library for 19th century of about 800 000 units out of which only 3% had been saved during the fire of 1816 and only 0.3% remain to this day. All remaining books and manouscripts are stored in the National Library of Synia located in Azure, Capital State.