Church and Crypt of Ayios Dimitrios
Thessaloniki, Greece
Visitor information
- Hours: Basilica: Daily 8am–10pm; Crypt: Mon 1.30pm–7.30pm; Tue–Thur, Sun 8am–7.30pm; Fri 9am–11pm
People also ask
What is the Cathedral of Agios Demetrios?
The Holy Church of Agios Dimitrios, the patron saint of Thessaloniki, is a unique five-aisled basilica with rich decoration. Founded on the site of the saint's martyrdom, it has suffered many destructions and restorations, the most significant being in 1948.
What is agios dimitrios known for?
Saint Dimitrios, also known as Demetrius of Thessaloniki, lived during the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. He was a brave Roman soldier who converted to Christianity. His unwavering faith in the face of persecution is at the heart of his legacy.
What is the oldest building in Thessaloniki?
The Rotunda is the oldest of Thessaloniki's churches. Some Greek publications claim it is the oldest Christian church in the world, although there are competitors for that title. It is the most important surviving example of a church from the early Christian period of the Greek-speaking part of the Roman Empire.