Churches Architecture: The Greece churches contain a passionate character that will charm everyone, even the non-Christians. The Orthodox churches are characterised by their particular domed architecture and heavy decorated interiors.
The architecture depends on the construction periof and the region of the church. For example, the churches located in the Cyclades have a particular style: white with blue-painted domes whereas in other regions, the churches have more earthy colours.
The common fact however is that churches in the Aegean islands have the Cycladic style, churches in the Ionian islands have been more influenced by the Venetian/ Renaissance style and churches in the mainland have been constructed more in the Byzantine style.
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Church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani in Paros |
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It is located in Paros and it is considered as one of the earliest Byzantine monuments in Greece. According to the myth, the church was built after the order of Saint Helene, the mother of the first Christian Emperor Constantine the Great, during her travels to the Holy Land. Many consider the church as miraculous and thousands of pilgrims visit it every year on the 15th of August, the day of its celebration.
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Agios Oros is the easternmost peninsula of Halkidiki. It is an autonomous state which is composed by 20 Orthodox monasteries. It has a population of 1,400 Orthodox monks, who live in very ascetic ways, even in caves. Women are not allowed to enter Mount Athos, while men need special permission.
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Church of Megalochari in Tinos |
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The church is located in the Cycladic island of Tinos and it is considered the protector of all Greece.
The church was built on top of a hill, on the site where the Icon of the Virgin Mary was found, after the vision seen by the nun Pelagia.
The icon is said to have miraculous powers and thousands of pilgrims come to Tinos every year, especially on August 15th, the day of its celebration, and on the 30 January, the anniversary of the discovery.
To show their faith and affect, many pilgrims go on their knees from the port till the entrance of the church.
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