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Έμβλημα Βυζαντίου
Monument
MONASTERY OF ST IOANNIS THE THEOLOGIAN
 
Province:
Agia
Area:
Velika
Time Period:
18th century
 
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Description:

The main part and the enclosure are salvaged in a good condition, while the remaining buildings of the monastery are in ruins. The main part, renovated in 1854, is a cruciform church, with a dome and a narthex.  

 

Special characteristics

 

A parapet slap from the 11th -12th century above the west entrance with an inscription. A cross is depicted, resting on a graded base, with two antennae, surrounded by vine-twigs and circles with the letters Γ‰CXC /  N-K. It testifies to the Byzantine history of the monument, which was built in the west, at a higher altitude. A golden coins treasure from the period of the Komninoi family has been found in it and salvaged.

 
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