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The Catholic Cathedral is situated in the Catholic quarter of Fira. The church and its bell tower were rebuilt after the terrible earthquake of 1956.
Considered as one of the most beautiful of the island, the Catholic Cathedral is dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
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The church of Panagia Episkopi is one of the most important Byzantine churches of the island. It is also one of the only Byzantine churches so well preserved. The church is located south of Mesa Gonia.
It was built by the Byzantine Emperor Alexius I Comnenus in 1100 AC and survived the invasions by the Venetians, the Francs, the Russians, the Turks and even the frequent earthquakes. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin.
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The Monastery of Prophet Elias is located near the village of Pyrgos, in an area famous for the panoramic view of the island it offers. Built at the beginning of the 18th century, it hosts today different types of ecclesiastical items, old books, Byzantine documents and manuscripts in tis premises.
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The Domenican Convent can be found in the Catholic neighbourhood in the centre of the town of Fira.
The Convent is inhabited by 12 nuns from different countries. Vespers sung by the sisters of the closed order can often be heard when walking the close by street.
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Located in Pyrgos village, the church of Holy Trinity houses a small ecclesiastical museum.
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The monastery of Agios Nikolaos is located between the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli.
Built in1651, it is dedicated to three saints: Panteleimon, Zoodohos Pigi, and Nicholas. The monastery houses a striking Byzantine icon of Saint Nicholas.
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This small church is located on a hillside above the beach of Perissa, on the way to Ancient Thira. Due to its location, it offers marvelous view to the sea.
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All these churches and other small chapels of Santorini organize celebrations on the name day of the patron saint and on Easter, which is the most important holiday of Christianity.
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