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CHURCHES & MONASTERIES

Cathedral of Agios Athanasios

The Cathedral of Agios Athanasios is located in the centre of Mytilene and dates back to the end of the 16th century. It is dedicated to Saint Athanasios, while in the church the holy remains of the martyr Saint Theodoros of Byzantium - patron saint of the town - are kept. The fretwork chancel-screen is one of the most impressive works of post-Byzantine art.

Holy Temple of Agios Therapon

This temple is an imposing building at the area of the port and the biggest church in the town of Mytilene. It was built in 1860 and it is a cruciform Byzantine basilica.

Among its impressive icons, two are of special value; the one of Christ (14th century) and the other of Agios Ioannis (Saint John) the Theologian (15th century).

Archangel Gabriel

The church of Archangel Gabriel is located 6 km south of Mytilene, at the suburb of Kayiani or Taxiarhes. It was built in 1903 in a Byzantine cruciform style, with a Gothic dome. The church is full of impressive icons, murals and is considered a significant pilgrimage of the island.