Romanou was first mentioned at the end of the 18th century especially
for its stone - grey-black granite - from which most residences of the island
were built. At the entrance of the village is a fountain which was restored in
1849. The water is believed to be sacred. The church of the Christ’s Genesis
was built in 1830. The hagiographies that decorate the interior were created by
the famous Imvrian painter Efstatios Haemente. In some distance from the village
is the church of Aghios Constandinos. Worshippers from all over the island used
to come here on the 21st of May to honour the saint and they still continue to
do so.
This text (extract) is cited June 2003 from the Lemnos
Provincial Government tourist pamphlet (1997).
