The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, known to Greeks as Mitropoli, is a majestic church of Byzantine origin dedicated to St. Mary of the Assumption. Located in the Plaka district, right at the foot of the Acropolis, it is currently the largest church in Athens and the seat of the Archbishop of Greece. Continue reading “Athens, Greece: Its largest church and its smallest church”
The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea, is considered a relic of Byzantine architecture and one of the oldest Orthodox churches in the city of Athens. According to archaeological research, this Byzantine church where the ancient Greeks worshipped the goddess Athena or Demeter, was built over an ancient temple in the 11th century, probably in the year 1050, a common practice among early Christian churches. Today, it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, known as “Panagia”. Continue reading “The Kapnikarea Church, one of the oldest in Athens, Greece”