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Patra Saint Andrew: The Church of Saint Andrew in Patra Greece, Peloponnese
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 The Church of Saint Andrew in Patra Greece, Peloponnese: The Cathedral of Saint Andrew (Agios Andreas) is the protector saint of Patras, as the tradition says that Apostle Andrew, the first student of Jesus Christ, was crucified in this town, on a site near the port. In fact, a large church has been built on the excat spot where Apostle Andrew was said to have been crucified.
The Cathedral of Saint Andrew in Patra has the largest dome in the Balkans. It was established in 1974 and it has Byzantine architecture, with many arches and bell tower. Opposite this church, there is an older church, also dedicated to Saint Andrew, that was built in 1835 and was designed by the famous architect Lysandros Kaftatzoglou. Next to it, there is a water spring and it is said that this is where Apostle Andrew left his last breath in 66 A.D.
The photo is copyrighted by Guillaume Piolle
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