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Near Koraes Square in Chora, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Chios accumulates the religiosity of the Chians in a commemorative monument combined with the history of the island, since this is the church where the bell rung for the first time during the Ottoman Empire. The construction works of the Cathedral, also known as the Church of Agion...
The imperial stauropegial Nea Moni is an old Monastery built in 1024 AD and located 12km away from the city center. It is a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture with a rich history around its name. Due to its dimensions, the visitor gets the impression of a small village and not a monastery. Nikitas, Ioannis and Joseph were the first monks and...
The Church of Agii Apostoli lies near the fenced medieval village, Pyrgi. Dated from the 13th century, this Byzantine building is considered to be a reproduction of Nea Moni (i.e. of insular octagonal domed style). The outer brick masonry adds solemnity to the building, while it is internally embellished with murals (dated from 1665) created by...
You should definitely visit this remarkable church, located in the medieval village of Mesta. Built in 1412 as an one-aisled basilica with arches, was converted into a two-aisled basilica in 1792. Its miraculous icons and the carven chancel screen, which was completed in 1833 and depicts representations from the Old and New Testament, are very...
The church of Agios Efstratios is located in Thymiana. It is also the second largest church on the island, after Agii Taxiarches in Mesta. Built in 1890 with Thymianian stone, it is an outstanding material that will draw your attention. Some of the remains of Agios Efstratios are kept in the church. Furthermore, in the churchyard you will see...
Panagia Krina is located near Vavili and to the southwest of Kambia. It is one of the oldest churches in Chios, built in 1287. The Byzantine masons proofed that architecture is art by building a magnificent edifice that seems hovering in the air. Its murals will excite your senses by their tranquility. Some of the murals (about 12) are hosted...
The church of Agia Markela Hiopolitida is located to the northwest of the island, near Volissos. Her torment and her effort to escape from her debauchee father shock the visitors even now. According to tradition, in order to save herself from her father, she hid in a bush. When he found her, he set fire to the bush and she ran to the sea. After...
In Agio Gala, the church of Panagia Agiogalousena is dated from the 13th century. It is of crossed-dome style, while the arches of the temple were added later. The delicate carven chancel screen is an impressive piece of the interior decoration. It was named after the white lacteal liquid that drips in the homonym cave. According to tradition,...
This Byzantine Cathedral is the oldest church in Vrontados, the inscription on its entrance informs the visitors for its historicity. It was renovated in 1746, burned in 1821 and reconstructed radically in 1893 after several repairs. Several sacred heirlooms and remains are kept in this church: a piece of the Holy Cross, some of the remains of...
You can visit this monastery, which was founded in 1887, on your way to Vrontados. During the German Occupation, it played a significant role by offering religious and social (philanthropic) support. It was one of the main places of the resistance and is open to the public on its feast day on the 24th of September.
The construction works were completed in 1886 in Vrontados. The church is known for the icons of the 18th century and the marble chancel screen created by G. Panagiotakis. A library is also located in its facilities. The carven priedieus add to the holiness and austerity of the church, while the pebbly design of the yard supplements its...
Near Neohori, you will see the stauropegial monastery of Agios Minas, which was built in 1586, and has its feast day on the 11th of November (The liberation day of the island). In 1822, thousands of Christians were slaughtered in this martyrical place and their blood was soaked in the marble floor. The remnants of the slaughtered are kept in...
The monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos is located near Diefha and was built in 1574. It consisted of the church, the chapels, the cells and the cupola, i.e. of similar architecture with the rest Byzantine buildings. It was destroyed extensively in 1822, but then it was rebuilt from scratch. Last but not least, it is the second most...
It is located in Kalamoti and was built in the 13th-14th century. You will be impressed by the marble sculptures, the beautiful icons and the carven chancel screen.
