PANAGHIA “SPILIOTISSA” & AG. VLASSIOS, THE ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL
1577
Owned by a fraternity (noble families). Replaced an older church of Aghios Vlassios. An Orthodox Cathedral since 1841. Imposing architecture. Three- aisled basilica. Located on a high point with entrance from the port and the New Fortress, with an impressive stair access covering the width of the facade. Very tall belfry. Precious icons decorate the interior, e.g. Aghios Georgios by Ioannis Damaskinos (16th c.), the martyr Gavdelas by Emmanuel Tzane Bountalis (17th c.), as well as the oldest and most important double face icon of Panaghia Dimosiana and the icon of Aghios Arsenios. Interior and exterior interventions in 1913
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