Restoration

Restoration work on the church included the reconstruction of the marble altars, tiles, and the beautiful and exquisite railing separating the choir from the sanctuary (later removed), as well as the current bell dome, which dates back to the early 20th century, between 1904 and 1910. The roof reinforcement and cement pouring after removing the earthen roof were carried out in 1938. It is worth noting that the church was adorned with wall paintings, which were removed in 1945. The stained-glass windows were executed by the famous French artist Gabriel Loire, who redesigned them to harmonize with the structure of the church.

The General Directorate of Antiquities conducted excavations between 1970 and 1975, revealing Byzantine mosaics that are currently installed in the garden east of the church. They also focused on the rehabilitation of the church and its surroundings, re-paving it with limestone and graveling the exterior courtyards, replacing wooden doors, windows, and glass. The fence surrounding the church dates to 1989, and the sacristy was renovated in 1990.

The Maronite Lebanese Monastery has been serving the Church of St. John Mark since 1766 until the present day.