Listed 100 (total found 119) sub titles with search on: Places of worship for wider area of: "KYKLADES Island complex GREECE" .
ANO MERIA (Village) FOLEGANDROS
ANO SYROS (Small town) SYROS
The church of Agios Georgios, "Saint Georges",
is situated on top of the hill of Ano
Syros. It has been the cathedral ("mitropolis") of the island’s
catholic community since 1652.
It was built in about 1200 A.D. and since then has been restored more
than 3 times. In 1617, it was destroyed by the Turks. It acquired its present
appearance after 1834.
It boasts an impressive organ as well as exquisite frescoes and statues.
The icons of Agios Georgios and the Panagia tis Elpidas
are well-known and treated with great reverence. The portrait of bishop Andreas
Kargas, who was hung by the Turks, is worth a mention.
The Centre
of Historical Studies is situated at the back of the church.
Near to this church, one comes across the bust of the literary figure Velisarios Freris.
Agios Nikolaos is one of the two orthodox churches on the hill of Ano Syros. The second one is Agia Triada.
The historical church of Agios Sevastianos is situated at the foot of the hill of Ano Syros.
EMBORIO (Small town) SANTORINI
Grave monument in the shape of a small, square temple (4.18 x 3.59 m.) built entirely of grey marble. It is preserved intact, up to the roof, which is made of marble slabs and is supported by three monolithic marble posts inside the building. The entrance is located on the south side. A small niche inside the tomb, flanked by small Ionic columns supporting a Doric architrave, sheltered the statue of the goddess. The structure is dated to the 3rd century B.C.
According to the inscription carved below the niche, the temple was dedicated to the goddess Basileia and was used as a family tomb.
The monument has now been converted into a Christian church, dedicated to St. Nicholas and has been called "Marmarites" (of the marble) after the building material of the tomb.
This text is cited Feb 2003 from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture URL below, which also contains image.
EPISKOPI GONIAS (Village) THIRA
Not far from the village of Mesa Gonia, in the foothills of Prophet
Elias, is the Byzantine church of the Episcopate of Thera, founded at the end
of the 11th century by the Emperor Alexios I Comnenos.
It is an inscribed-cross, four-columned church with dome. Preserved
in the interior are wall paintings of excellent quality and a wooden, carved templon
(iconostasis), decorated in the technique of mastic wax.
This was the seat of the Orthodox and, later, the Latin Episcopate.
During the Turkish occupation there were disputes between the Orthodox and Latin
inhabitants of the island as to who should hold the property and oversee the running
of the church. Today the church gathers large crowds on August Fifteenth, the
day of its festival.
In 1986 work was carried out on the church by the 2nd Ephorate of
Byzantine Antiquities: the outside was repaired and the roof tiles replaced.
This text is cited Sept 2003 from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture URL below, which also contains image.
LAGKADA (Village) AMORGOS
Agia Triada - Hanging on a ledge under an overhang, the small Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) church, reminds of the position and appearance of Hozoviotissa. It was built during the years of piracy and it was used as an occasional hiding place for the Aegialis population. It is only 5 minutes walk from Lagada village, and overlooks the whole area of Tholaria, Lagada, and the valley of Aegialis with the port. There is a spring festival every year, 50 days after Greek easter.
1734
MONI (Village) NAXOS
The church is near the village of Moni in the area of Tragaia, Naxos. It is an Early Christian, tri-apsidal church with a dome. Three single-room chapels are incorporated along the northern side. The interior wall surfaces have wall paintings of various phases.The earliest layer of wall paintings, which dates to the end of the 6th and beginning of the 7th centuries has been revealed in the dome, the sanctum and in the northern apse. The latest layer on both dome and apse is datable to the 13th and 14th centuries; it has been removed from the wall.
The church was probably originally the Katholikon of the Monastery. Later on, information about the Drosiane is given by the Duke of the Aegean Sea, Ioannes IV Crispos (1555) and others. In addition, benedictory inscriptions of the 6th and 7th centuries are preserved on the walls.
The church was restored in 1964. Cleaning of the wall paintings and removal of the most recent layers has been carried out over the years 1964 - 1971.
This text is cited Mar 2003 from the Hellenic Ministry of Culture URL below, which also contains image.
MYKONOS (Town) KYKLADES
Tel: +30 22890 25250, 25976
Fax: +30 22890 23350
The founding of the Paraportiane church
must coincide with the growth
of the settlement of the fortress (Castro) of Chora during the 15th and 16th centuries.
It is a two storey complex comprising five little churches.
The bottom floor consists of four churches and a passageway. The areas
all communicate with each other.
The three little churches consist each of a single vaulted room and
form the western side of the complex.
POSSIDONIA (Village) SYROS
Possidonia's orthodox church of Agios Ioannis is most certainly worth a visit.
The catholic church of Agios Petros is well worth a visit to Possidonia.
Possidonia is sometimes called Dellagratsia, after the name of the church of Santa Maria Della Grazia
This is a Byzantine church of the 11th-13th century in a cave located on the Profitis Elias hill.
SYROS (Town) KYKLADES
This is the church which welcomes those visitors who arrive by sea:
its bells ring whenever a ship enters the port. When you hear the bells,
you know that you have arrived. In contrast with the monotony of the sea voyage,
the sudden view on the town, with its mountainous backdrop, appears like a vision
out of a dream. The first impression of the island makes a strong impact. The
church was erected on this very site due to the fact that the icon of Agios Dimitrios
was found somewhere among these rocks.
This text is cited Apr 2003 from the University of Patras' XENIOS DIAS website URL below.
Agios Nikolaos is situated at the edge of the Vaporia quarter and
is the pride of Hermoupolis.
Founded in 1848, it is a most impressive church with broad steps leading
up to it, a blue dome and magnificent bell towers. Inside, it boasts the beautiful
marble iconostasis - work of the sculptor G.Vitali. The marble pulpit and throne
are also veritable pieces of art. The church is lavishly decorated.
The monument to the «Unknown Soldier» is situated in front of the
church. This was the first monument dedicated to unknown soldiers of the war of
independance of 1889, and also the work of the architect O. Vitali.
Το κείμενο παρατίθεται τον Απρίλιο 2003 από την ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα, με φωτογραφία, του ΞΕΝΙΟΣ ΔΙΑΣ website, του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών
The Church of the Anastasis (resurrection) is situated on the summit of the hill of Dili. It is one of the most characteristic features of the island, dominating the town of Hermoupolis with, as its counterpart, the Catholic church of Agios Georgios on the opposite hill of Ano Syros. It was founded in 1873, and designed by the architect D. Elavteriadis. It was inaugurated in 1909. The church is cruciform and topped by a dome. Inside the church are three aisles divided by arches. The iconostasis, pulpit and throne are made of wood. Only the sanctuary and the dome are decorated with pale coloured frescoes with a preponderance of blue. From the church, one has a splendid panoramic view. At its feet, the town of Hermoupolis unfolds itself, sloping down to the port, while on the opposite hill lies the Mediterranean village of Ano Syros. Every Easter, this is the site for a great religious celebration, ending with spectacular fireworks.
This text is cited Apr 2003 from the University of Patras' XENIOS DIAS website URL below.
This catholic church was built at the begining of the19th century. It occupies the site of the Grigorios Stefanos church. It was rebuilt in 1829, at the order of the Austrian consul, to the design of the Tiniot architect H. Simos. Grigorios Stefanos is buried in the central part of the church. It is not he most important Catholic church of the island. This honour goes to the church of Agios Georgios in Ano Syros. Marble columns divide the church's three aisles. The interior is pleasing in its simplicity.
This text is cited Apr 2003 from the University of Patras' XENIOS DIAS website URL below.
The church is known as the "church of Psarianon", deriving its name from that of the "Psariana" quarter, where it is situated. Building started in 1828, thanks to donations of its founder Theodoros Plataniti, who decided to dedicate it to the citizens and financed its entire construction, which was completed in 1832. The opening ceremony took place on August 20th, 1850. This church houses one of the masterpieces of religious art: an icon by the hand of Domenikos Theotokoupoulos, also known as "El Greco", and illustrating the "Kimisi tis Theotokou" (dormition of the Mother of God). It is generally assumed that this icon was brought here from Venice.
Το κείμενο παρατίθεται τον Απρίλιο 2003 από την ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα του ΞΕΝΙΟΣ ΔΙΑΣ website, του Πανεπιστημίου Πατρών
Tel: +30 22830 22256
The church of Megalocharis is known throughout the world as an orthodox
shrine. It was built on the site where the icon of the Panagia was discovered
in January 1823 . The icon dates from the first Christian era. The church was
designed by the architect Evstratios of Smyrni
and its construction was financed by the donations of the common people. It is
among the first valuable architectural monuments of the independent Greek nation,
built as it was during the period of the Greek revolution, in order to house the
miracle-working icon. It certainly counts as an architectural masterpiece. It
was built on the site of the Byzantine church of Agios Ioannis. Material for its
construction was taken from the ancient temple of Dionysios that once occupied
this site.
GALISSAS (Village) SYROS
Galissas presents a pretty picture. Its sandy beach can get quite crowded during the summer. In the evenings, its pier offers delightful moments, either sightseeing or just strolling. If you are romantically inclined, you can walk to the chapel of Agios Stefanos, built on the rocks just above the sea.
Tel: +30 22850 71212, 71274
On the top of Mountain Kalamos (460m).
The monastery of Saint Irene was founded in 1780 at Archontas in the village of Apoikia by the Spiridou brothers, both of whom were monks.
At that time it was a nunnery, but in 1833 it was abandoned, due to King Otto's Royal Degree which demanded the dissolution of the orthodox monasteries, which numbered about 1000 in Greece, with a smalls number of monks or nuns and the confiscation of their properties. Gradually, the buildings around the church collapsed, although the church remained in good condition.
In 2006, Captain Eleftherios Polemis bought the field which included the ruins of the monastery. He and his family renovated the buildings around the church and did maintenance work inside the church, remaining true to the previous architectural form. The renovation took 10 years to be carried out.
Nowadays, the monastery plays a big role in the community. It holds summer camps for children, many of whom are orphans. Furthermore, throughout the whole year it houses the following exhibitions:
Tel: +30 22820 22190
Tel: +30 22820 24074
Tel: +30 22820 72459
Tel: +30 22810 88546
Fax: +30 22810 82343
Descending the dazzling white steps from the church of
Agios Georgios,
one comes upon the Jesuit monastery, which overlooks the church of
Panagia tou Karmilou. The unmanned today monastery was founded
in 1744 and obtained its present form in 1852-53. It is a monument of
particular historical significance, with its ancient inscriptions, icons and
ecclesiastical heirlooms, but also with an important library of 6.000 volumes.
The monastery of Saint Irene was founded in 1780 at Archontas in the village of Apoikia by the Spiridou brothers, both of whom were monks.
At that time it was a nunnery, but in 1833 it was abandoned, due to King Otto's Royal Degree which demanded the dissolution of the orthodox monasteries, which numbered about 1000 in Greece, with a smalls number of monks or nuns and the confiscation of their properties. Gradually, the buildings around the church collapsed, although the church remained in good condition.
In 2006, Captain Eleftherios Polemis bought the field which included the ruins of the monastery. He and his family renovated the buildings around the church and did maintenance work inside the church, remaining true to the previous architectural form. The renovation took 10 years to be carried out.
Nowadays, the monastery plays a big role in the community. It holds summer camps for children, many of whom are orphans. Furthermore, throughout the whole year it houses the following exhibitions:
The monastery of Saint Irene was founded in 1780 at Archontas in the village of Apoikia by the Spiridou brothers, both of whom were monks.
At that time it was a nunnery, but in 1833 it was abandoned, due to King Otto's Royal Degree which demanded the dissolution of the orthodox monasteries, which numbered about 1000 in Greece, with a smalls number of monks or nuns and the confiscation of their properties. Gradually, the buildings around the church collapsed, although the church remained in good condition.
In 2006, Captain Eleftherios Polemis bought the field which included the ruins of the monastery. He and his family renovated the buildings around the church and did maintenance work inside the church, remaining true to the previous architectural form. The renovation took 10 years to be carried out.
Nowadays, the monastery plays a big role in the community. It holds summer camps for children, many of whom are orphans. Furthermore, throughout the whole year it houses the following exhibitions:
CHILIA VRYSSI (Settlement) NAXOS
Tel: +30 22850 63266
FOLEGANDROS, CHORA (Village) KYKLADES
IMEROVIGLI (Village) THIRA
Tel: +30 22860 22448
LOUTRA (Settlement) TINOS
Tel: +30 22830 51492
Fax: +30 22830 51492
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