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Έμβλημα Βυζαντίου
Monument
MONASTERY OF THE PRESENTATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY TO THE TEMPLE
 
Province:
Agia
Area:
Metaxohori
Time Period:
18th century
 
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Description:

A three-aisled basilica with an elevated loft. The aisles are separated by wooden arches. The rest of the buildings are in ruins. The church is full of the 1797 wall paintings of the monk Konstantinos Selitsaniotis, as it is indicated by the inscription on the lintel of the entrance. The icon screen from 1794 is wood engraved and of exquisite craftsmanship, created by Kostantis and Dimitrios from Megalovryso.

 

Special characteristics

 

The cells of the Monastery were used for the breeding of silkworms, as sericulture constituted the main productive activity of the inhabitants.

 
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