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GYPSOCHORI (Settlement) PELLA
In the cemetery of Gypsohori there is the church of Agios Athanasios, which is
dated in 19th century. The year "1851" is written on a sign that has
been preserved until nowadays. The temple is built in the Royal Style and it has
three aisles. It also has wooden roof and narthex, characteristics that is difficult
to be found in churches these years. Inside the temple, the frescos on the walls
are believed to be of rare beauty and art.
The residents report with great enthusiasm the important and determinate role
of the church during the Macedonian Struggle as, many fighters lived in the village.
Next to this church there is the new church of Agios Athanasios, which was built
in 1965 and opened in 1972. The day of the celebration of the church is on 18th
January.
This text is cited May 2005 from the Municipality of Megas Alexandros URL below, which contains images
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