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Church of Panagia Ekatontapyliani (Our Lady of a Hundred Gates)
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Michael And Family
September 25, 2019
“The Church of a Hundred Doors” in Parikia dates to the 4th century and is said to have been founded by St Helen, the mother of Constantine when she stopped on the island during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It is one of Greece’s outstanding early-Christian monuments, with architecture mostly from the 6th century during the rule of Justinian after the first church was damaged by fire.
“The Church of a Hundred Doors” in Parikia dates to the 4th century and is said to have been founded by St Helen, the mother of Constantine when she stopped on the island during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It is one of Greece’s outstanding early-Christian monuments, with architecture mostly from…
Eirini
February 12, 2019
Church of a Hundred Doors - an excellent monument Great ancient, 6th century Church, still operating today. Filled with wonderful inspirational artwork. A great way to spend a quiet afternoon out of the strong sun.
Alexander
June 17, 2018
A Historical Church, called a hundred doors, famous for the fact that only 99 doors are discovered and the 100th remains a mystery
As
January 8, 2017
The Ekatondapiliani (the church of 100 gates) is one of the most treasured monument of the Byzantine era. The church is dedicated to the Dormition of Virgin Mary and her assumption to heaven is solemnly celebrated on August 15th. Behind the Panagia Ekatontapyliani, the Archaeological Museum this museum is a cool escape into the island’s past
Manos
May 6, 2022
This monastery is celebrated on the 15th August (The Dormition or Assumption of the Virgin Mary) and the whole of Parikia celebrates this. There are fireworks in the evening in the town. The monastery Panagia Ekatontapyliani (The Church of 100 doors) is a historic Byzantine church near the port of Parikia. The church dates to 326 AD.
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