St. Sebastian Parish

The Saint Sebastian Parish has been proud of its new church, dedicated in May 1960. The architecture is modern Romanesque; the exterior construction is cream-colored brick, and the interior construction is Travertine marble and nine other marbles imported from Italy.

St. Sebastian Church has a large-mosaic depicting the scene of the Last Supper behind the main altar. The altar is made of Giallo Doro marble. The sketch for the mosaic scene was chosen from several submitted by the DePrato Co. in Chicago. This sketch was then sent to Venice where it took one year to make the 175,000 pieces of Venetian glass that make up the complete scene. It took six weeks for four Italian workmen to piece together and cement the mosaic to the wall. The Stations of the Cross were made in the same manner as the scene of the Last Supper and are embedded in Travertine marble.

The stained glass windows were made of baked glass by Francesco Marcione over a period of a year. There are 14 hand carved wooden statues in St. Sebastian Church, carved by artisans in the Tyrolean sector of Italy. The eight side altars have stained glass windows on each side to depict the lives of the saints represented.

Parking
There is parking available in the lot off of Mull Ave as well as on Mull Ave.

Address
486 Mull Ave,
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-2233

 

West Akron

Culturally diverse, lively and ever-growing, the West Akron neighborhood provides convenient and easy living just a few miles outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Akron. West Akron is bursting with history, open spaces, local restaurants and a variety of shopping options featuring local artists and creative makers. Well-kept brick Tudor homes and bumpy brick-lined streets are often dotted with busy residents who enjoy weekend days gathered on front porches catching up with neighbors over coffee. Local arts events, park spaces, and a lively entertainment and restaurant scene provide community members with plenty of diverse options for fun and relaxation.

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

Edgar’s Restaurant

American | $$

530 Nome Ave
Akron, OH 44320

Southern Comfort Kitchen

Creole & Cajun | $$

812 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303

D’Agnese’s at White Pond Akron

Italian | $$

566 White Pond Dr
Akron, OH 44320

El Rancho

Mexican | $

1666 W Exchange St
Akorn, OH 44313

Irie Jamaican Kitchen

Jamaican | $$

837 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303

Nervous Dog Coffee Bar

Coffee | $

1530 W Market St
Akron, OH 44313