Religious sites in Corfu

Corfu's Sacred Sites

Corfu’s religious landscape features a blend of Byzantine, Venetian, and Neoclassical influences. This list encompasses the island's most significant spiritual landmarks, from the 11th-century Church of St. Jason and Sosipater, one of the oldest Byzantine structures in the Ionian, to the prominent bell tower of St. Spyridon Church. It includes remote monasteries like the Monastery of Ipsilos Pantocrator, Roman Catholic cathedrals, and humble rural chapels, reflecting the diverse cultural history and deep-rooted traditions of the local population.

Corfu's Sacred Sites — Map

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St. Spyridon Church

Saint Spyridon Church is a Greek Orthodox church located in Corfu, Greece. It was built in the 1580s.

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Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher

Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.

C

Church St Jason and Sosipater

An 11th-century Byzantine church dedicated to the disciples of Saint Paul who brought Christianity to the island.

D

Agioi Pateres

A Greek Orthodox church located in the historic center of Corfu.

E

Agios Stylianos

A small Orthodox chapel situated in the northern region of the island.

F

Holy Chapel of Agios Nikolaos of Petra or Brisilioti

A rural Greek Orthodox chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

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G

Agia Aikaterini monastery

The ruins of a historic monastery dedicated to Saint Catherine.

H

Monasteri tou Pantokratora

A Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Almighty (Pantokrator).

I

Transfiguration of Savour

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Savior.

J

I.N. Agiou Stephanou

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Stephen.

K

Church of Archangel Michael

A small Greek Orthodox chapel dedicated to the Archangel Michael.

L

Church of St. Nicholas

A Greek Orthodox place of worship dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

M

Church of St. Theodore

A Greek Orthodox place of worship dedicated to Saint Theodore.

N

Church of St. Anargyron

A Greek Orthodox place of worship dedicated to the Holy Unmercenaries (Agioi Anargyroi).

O

Holy Chapel of God Almighty (Pantokrator)

A Greek Orthodox chapel dedicated to Christ the Pantokrator.

P

Holy Chapel of Apelistra 17th cent. a.D.

A 17th-century Greek Orthodox chapel.

Q

Holy Chapel of Saint George

A Greek Orthodox chapel dedicated to Saint George.

R

Prophetes Ilias

A Greek Orthodox place of worship dedicated to the Prophet Elijah.

S

Agios Georgios

A small Greek Orthodox chapel dedicated to Saint George.

T

Agios Dimitrios

An Orthodox place of worship dedicated to Saint Demetrius.

U

chapel Agios Symeon

A small Orthodox chapel dedicated to Saint Symeon.

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Naos Pammegiston Taxiarxon

An Orthodox place of worship dedicated to the Archangels.

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Agios Stefanos

An Orthodox place of worship dedicated to Saint Stephen.

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Ieros Naos Agion Apostolon Petrou kai Paulou

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Apostles Peter and Paul.

Y

Church

A local Greek Orthodox church.

Z

Agios Nikolaos

An Orthodox place of worship dedicated to Saint Nicholas.

Convent of the lady of Kokkinada

A Greek Orthodox convent also known as the Monastery of the Lady of the Angels.

Naos Agiou Isaurou

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Isauros.

Naos Zoodochou Peges

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Life-Giving Spring.

Aithousa Basileias tou Theou

A Kingdom Hall used as a place of worship for Jehovah's Witnesses.

Church of St. Catherine

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Catherine.

Church of Holy Trinity

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Holy Trinity.

Church of Taxiarxon

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to the Archangels.

Church of St. Donatos

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Donatos.

Panagia

A small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Ieros Naos Agiou Basileiou

An Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Basil.

Ag. Dimitrios

A small chapel dedicated to Saint Demetrius.

Church of the Estravomenos

A small chapel dedicated to the Crucifixion.

Monastery of Ipsilos Pantocrator

A Greek Orthodox monastery located near the highest peak of Corfu.

chapel

A small Christian chapel.

St. John's

A place of worship dedicated to Saint John.

Moni Pandokratoros Kamarela

A monastery dedicated to Christ the Pantokrator.

Agios Andreas

A Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Andrew.

Koimeterio Taxiarchon

A Christian cemetery and burial ground.

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