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Historic Orthodox Churches

This collection highlights the most significant Greek Orthodox sites in and around Patras. It features the grand Cathedral of Saint Andrew, the largest church in Greece, which houses the apostle's relics. The list also includes historic Byzantine-style structures like Pantokratoras, built on ancient temple foundations, and centuries-old monasteries such as Moni Omplou and Gerokomitissa, which offer insights into the region’s deep-rooted monastic traditions and religious architecture.

Historic Orthodox Churches — Harita

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A

Agios Andreas

The largest church in Greece and a major pilgrimage site, housing the relics and the X-shaped cross of Saint Andrew the Apostle.

B

Saint Nicholas

A central church located near the landmark Agiou Nikolaou stairs, serving as a key religious site in the city's upper district.

C

Palaios Ieros Naos Agiou Andrea

The 19th-century basilica built on the site of Saint Andrew's martyrdom, situated directly adjacent to the modern cathedral.

D

Pantokratoras

A 19th-century church built on the ruins of an ancient temple of Zeus, featuring lead-covered domes and modeled after the Hagia Sophia.

E

Monastery

Historic monastery located in the Bala region, dedicated to Saint Nicholas and dating back to the late 17th century.

F

Katarraktis

Greek Orthodox place of worship located near the local waterfalls.

G

I.M. Zoodochou Peges

Eastern Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Life-Giving Spring, located on the outskirts of Patras.

H

Iera Mone Agios Panteleemon

Monastery and place of worship dedicated to Saint Panteleimon.

I

Moni Omplou

Founded in 1315, this historic monastery sits on Mount Omplos and played a significant role during the Greek War of Independence.

J

I.N. Ag. Ioannou Prodromou

Local parish church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.

K

Agios Eleutherios

Greek Orthodox church serving the local community in the northern districts of the city.

L

Panagia e Gerokomitissa

One of the oldest monasteries in the Peloponnese, established in the 10th century on the site of an ancient temple of Artemis.

M

Agios Athanasios

Parish church located in the southern metropolitan area of Patras.

N

Agios Nikolaos

Orthodox place of worship located in the coastal Rio district.

O

Agia Paraskevi

Traditional Greek Orthodox church situated in the Rio area.

P

Agios Panteleimonas

Local place of worship dedicated to Saint Panteleimon.

Q

Euangelistrias

Parish church located in the southwestern region of the Patras municipality.

R

Iera mone Analepseos

Monastery dedicated to the Ascension of Christ.

S

Agia Paraskeue

Local Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Paraskevi.

T

Agios Georgios

Parish church dedicated to Saint George.