In the center of the community ,there is
the main church of the village ,which is dedicated to Virgin
Mary Hryseleousas .It is built in Royal style and has the
capacity to have 2000 people .From findings that prove this
it seems that it was built around 1756.the Icons of the Saints
which are in the beautiful and special iconostasis , the ‘äùäåêÜïñôï’
and an excellent wall painting of Saint Georgio ,a construction
of the famous hagiographer Filareto ,prove their originality
but the date of their presence there. The church must have
been re –built. Hundred years later, around 1886 there was
an expansion .This is shown from the wall painting of Saint
Georgio .on the northern wall of the church, which is preserved
until today. a big and clear-sighted picture of Saint Georgio
,seems to be a special presence in the church’s space. The
wooden and curved iconostasis of the church seems to have
a careful curve from pictures of vineyards and birds, smeary
in gold paint. It has two gates; the central .that means the
beautiful gate and the north one. The loft is big and comfortable
so the religious people can enjoy the Holy service during
their congregation.
Externally, it is made of stone of the area, having in the
side a high jaunty belfry, which invites the people every
Sunday, and every celebration.It is celebrated with festivities
on the 8th September when it is Virgin Mary’s birthday. |