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Saint Marks Church in the Bowery

131 EAST 10TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY 10003

About Saint Marks Church in the Bowery

Saint Marks Church in the Bowery is a Catholic church located at 131 EAST 10TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10003. You can reach Saint Marks Church in the Bowery at +12126746377.

Patron saint of Saint Marks Church in the Bowery

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From Wikipedia

St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery

St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery is a parish of the Episcopal Church at 131 East 10th Street in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. The property has been the site of continuous Christian worship since the mid-17th century, making it New York City's oldest site of continuous religious practice. The structure is the second-oldest church building in Manhattan.

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Where is Saint Marks Church in the Bowery located?

Saint Marks Church in the Bowery is located at 131 EAST 10TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10003. The building sits at coordinates 40.73187, -73.98912, placing it in New York City, NY 10003.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 28, 2026.

The neighborhood around Saint Marks Church in the Bowery

The ZIP code 10003 area around Saint Marks Church in the Bowery is home to 53,877 residents with a median household income of $152,863 and a median age of 32.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

53,877 Residents in ZIP 10003
32.2 Median age
$152,863 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Saint Marks Church in the Bowery

Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Saint Marks Church in the Bowery on the National Register of Historic Places

Saint Marks Church in the Bowery is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 72000885, added to the Register on 1972-06-19.

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Your Sunday at Saint Marks Church in the Bowery

Nearest transit 3rd Avenue & East 12th Street · 262 ft
Coffee after Cathédral · 148 ft

Saint Marks Church in the Bowery by the numbers

Ithiel Town Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Saint Marks Church in the Bowery

What denomination is Saint Marks Church in the Bowery?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Marks Church in the Bowery located?
Saint Marks Church in the Bowery is located at 131 EAST 10TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10003.
Is Saint Marks Church in the Bowery on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 72000885, added 1972-06-19.
What is the architecture of Saint Marks Church in the Bowery?
Saint Marks Church in the Bowery is designed by Ithiel Town.

Photographs of Saint Marks Church in the Bowery

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New York, St Marks-in-the-Bowery 1840s · Public domain
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Saint Mark's Church in-the-Bowery (82935846) · CC BY 2.0
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Saint Mark's Church in-the-Bowery (82935847) · CC BY 2.0
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Saint Mark's Church in-the-Bowery (931583463) · CC BY 2.0
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Saint Mark's Church in-the-Bowery Manhattan 2006 · CC BY 2.0
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Saint Mark's Church in-the-Bowery in 2025 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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