is said that Helen Paleologina, sister of John VIII Paleologos and mother in law of the last duke of Lefkada, used to live there.
In its interior, the church has some amazing 15th century frescoes which are connected to Helen.
The east wall used to be covered by a monumental representation of the Ascension which can be admired today at the Byzantine Museum of Athens.
More information about that church can be obtained from the website of the Greek Ministry of Culture:
| The Agios Ioannis Antzoussis church |
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Situated 3 kilometres west of Lefkada Town, this church is the oldest church of the island. |
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Lefkada and used to belong to the Valaoritis Family; in the garden of the church lays the grave of the Greek poet Aristotelis Valaoritis.
The interior of the church is magnificently decorated with wood carved icons and some fine hieroglyphics made by Vendouras and Kallivokas; a superb Episcopal throne embellishes the interior of the church.
| Representation of the Virgin Mary |
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Built in 1720 by the Venetian in the capital of Lefkada, this church was renovated during the 18th century and the hagiographies decorating the interior walls are from the 19th century.
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monument of the island of Lefkada and stands 2 kilometres east of the island’s capital, nearby the village of Frynio.
It was built on a high location full of pine trees, where an ancient sanctuary used to be, and from where visitors can enjoy a fantastic view over the beach of Agios Ioannis-Frini.
It is believed that the Apostle Paul came to this monastery to teach Christianity. Also an Ecclesiastic Museum housed in this monastery.
The relics of Saint Arsenios Kappadokis are housed in the monastery.
Built in 1634, this monastery was burned and rebuilt many times.
The beautiful screen created by the famous artist Estathios Prosalendis and the fine icon of the Virgin with its many valuable offerings are really worth seeing.
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