Panagia Kera Church
Agios Nikolaos, Greece
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- Type
- Church in Kritsa, Greece
Visitor information
- Address: Kritsa 721 00, Greece
- Official website: http://odysseus.culture.gr/h/2/gh251.jsp?obj_id=1043
People also ask
What are the Byzantine frescoes in Panagia Kera?
The frescoes in Panagia Kera date back to the Paleologian Renaissance (mid 13th century). The church contained an icon of the Virgin Mary (first photo) which was believed to have miraculous powers. During the period of Byzantine Iconoclasm it was removed to Constantinople but was later returned.
Why are there so many little churches in Crete?
“And on the smaller islands you will find hundreds of churches, not dozens. The reason is the experience of the danger of a life at sea prompts the building of churches dedicated to the patron saint of sailors and chapels to women in their lives, such as a mother or wife.”
Is Agios Nikolaos worth it?
The town of Agios Nikolaos is a beautiful place with open-hearted people! - Except Lake Voulismeni, two different sculptures will definitely attract your attention during your stay here. All of them have become the landmarks of Agios Nikolaos Town.