Lefkada Agios Ioannis Antzoussis

Lefkada Agios Ioannis: The church of Agios Ioannis Antzoussis in Lefkada Ionian, Greece

The church of Agios Ioannis Antzoussis in Lefkada: The small chapel of Agios Ioannis Antzoussis is built on a hill above Agios Ioannis beach. This small white washed chapel was built in the 16th century by Franks on the site of a previous church. It has a stone roof and an old bell tower. This is considered as an important and holy church for the island of Lefkada as Apostle Paul is said to have preached in its yard in the 1st century A.D, during his journeys to spread Christianity.

Inside this small church, there are rare Byzantine icons that depict Orthodox saints and scenes from the Bible. Although no Holy Masses are celebrated there, except in few occasions, the

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church of Agios Ioannis Antzoussis is frequently open for visitors. The atmosphere inside is solemn.

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